My bees swarmed today going up about 40' in a pine tree, which was about 25' from their hive. They stayed up in the tree for about (2) hours. I couldn't do anything, since they were too high for me to safely retrieve them. So I refreshed the lemongrass oil in my swarm trap and hoped they might send out some scouts to find it. And find it they did! This was an amazing day for me. Here's a video that gives you an idea of what it's like catching a swarm of honeybees. Enjoy!
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Here they are about 40' up in my pine tree.
And here they are as they take up residence in my swarm trap which was "lured" with lemongrass essential oil. They sent out scouts when they were balled up in the pine tree and several of them were checking out my swarm trap. Looks like they liked what they saw!!! They are now safely moved into their new home. Yea!!!
