Mike,
Why did you sprinkle sugar water on the combs?  Swarming bees are already
"stuffed" with honey, so sugar water is NO attraction.  Think about it -
right after
eating a big Thanksgiving dinner with all the many goodies, you are "stuffed"
and
probably would turn down another slice of pumpkin pie ala mode.

There are two things that one should not use on a swarm: sugar syrup (honey)
or smoke.  Neither of these result in the desired effect of the beekeeper.

One SUPER GREAT ATTRACTION to all swarms is a frame of OPEN BROOD.  Go in one
of you hives, find a frame with UNcapped larvae and eggs, press it carefully
against
the swarm, and you will be amazed how quickly the bees AND QUEEN will gather
on
that frame. Then just put that in your box, and all the other bees will
quickly join.

Hope I have helped!

George Imirie
Certified EAS Master Beekeeper

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