Chris
> Is that such a good idea? I had 2 swarms hive themselves in spare
> equipment
> in my garden last year and I don't even keep bees in the village.
I put bait hives in the garden - saves me having to try to get swarms out of
my neighbours walls/chimneys etc.
>(and had far more fun).
Careful! This list is for Informed Discussion - not fun.
> Has anybody calculated how long in advance of swarming bees take an
> interest in a bait hive and add it to their list of possible new homes?
Woods, of Apidictor fame, reckoned 3 weeks
(http://beedata.com/data2/listen/listenbees.htm)
Best wishes
Peter
52º11'40.05"N 1º40'25.04"W
(State - ready for bed)
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