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Harry ([log in to unmask]) asked:
> I am to do some research for a club report on swarm lures & traps. I had
>little luck so far with the web and BEE-L archives. Maybe someone can point
>the way or offer some comments.
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> I know about paper pulp traps but what lures are used? Pheremones? How can
>one have better luck luring swarms into an empty hive? Swarms like cedar
>trees but why?
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For rather complete information, you can read the following account:
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Schmidt, J. O., S. C. Thoenes, & R. Hurley. 1989. Swarm traps. Amer. Bee
J. 129(7), 468-471.
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In our research on Santa Cruz Island we used those traps and found them
about as effective as cavities formerly occupied by honey bee colonies.
Adrian
Adrian M. Wenner (805) 963-8508 (home phone)
967 Garcia Road (805) 893-8062 (UCSB FAX)
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
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