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Can anyone say anything about the location of a queen within the body of a
resting swarm? For instance, when on a branch, would the queen likely be
on the branch itself or somewhere within the mass of bees hanging from the
branch? Knowing this information could simplify swarm retrieval.
Normally, I often position a hive body (or other box, basket, net, etc.)
under the swarm and sharply jerk a cord that was thrown over the branch.
Most of the bees drop off with the first shake (50-90% depending on the
shape of the cluster, and how many smaller branches/twigs they cover). If
the queen was in the center of the hanging cluster, it is likely that she
dropped into the box, and the bees remaining on the branch will soon join
her. However, if the queen tends to be on or close to the trunk of the
branch, she is likely left behind, and leaving the captured bees in an
open box will result in them flying back to the branch.
Dick
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