> Mr. Seeley is very specific that right size really helps, but then admitted
> that instead of a 10-frame deep hive body or equivalent, he (sometimes) puts
> out nuc-size (5-deep frame) boxes because they're easier to manage.
>

That seems to be the main reason swarm traps are lower and smaller than the
pamphlet notes- ease of use.

So right now I have one dead out just left as is, one complete deep 4-5' off
the ground, and one simple box (per the pamphlet)15' in the trees. Will be
interesting to see what happens.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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