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"Palm, Kevin R. (LLP)" <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 17 Sep 1997 11:13:00 -0400
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Hello all,
 
I have a dilemma.  One of my hives swarmed over the weekend (!) and it
appears that one of the small swarms has decided to take up residence in
the building next door, a shed-like structure where my nephews-in-law
live.  They appear to be utilizing for an entrance a hole in the side of
the building that was left open after insulation was blown in.  About
30-40 bees have made their way into the living space itself, clustering
on the inside of the two windows in the structure, as well as flying
around the room itself.  I'm at work so I can't go there directly until
after I get off, but my father-in-law has sprayed with wasp killer the
bees clustering against the outside of the building.  I advised him to
plug the hole with something, but he says they're a little too grumpy
for him to be able to do that!!  Does anyone have any advice that I
could give him for actions he could take??  Or advice for me, for that
matter, since this is the first year I've had swarms (and swarms, and
swarms) to deal with??  I feel responsible for this, and I'd like to get
this situation resolved as quickly as possible!!
 
Thanks a lot,
Kevin Palm
Grafton, Ohio

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