In a message dated 97-05-22 00:38:04 EDT, you write:
<< *this swarm had a very distinct aroma of lemons. >>
The next time you see lemon balm growing in the garden bruise some and you
will find the smell the same as the bees fanning in a swarm.
I love catching swarms 2 this season so far in CT.
Sometimes putting a frame into a pile of bees in a swarm and scooping
them up and into a hive body gets the rest to follow.
Sometimes after most of the bees are in the hive body and a cup or two are
left on the original cluste smoking them heavily will get them to join the
hive body.
May all your swarms be head high and gentle