On Tue, 14 May 1996, Paul Cronshaw, D.C. wrote:
 
> On Mon, 13 May 1996, Paul Cronshaw, D.C. wrote:
>
> >> My question is:
> >>
> >> 1)What methods are used to transport a swarm back to the apiary?
> > >2)Would a burlap sack work better? Cardboard Box?
> >>
> >> I am interested in experiences from members of this list.
> >>
> >> Paul Cronshaw DC
> >> Hobby Beekeeper
> >> Santa Barbara,  CA
> >>
>
> >I always use *swarm net* and it always work well.
>
>
> Nik,
>
> Please explain a *swarm net*?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Paul Cronshaw DC
> Hobby Beekeeper
> Santa Barbara CA
>
 
Paul,
 
I'm sorry for being too brief.
 
I wish I can draw the net design here.
 
*swarm net* that I used is not really a net in terms of material. I used
a thin cotton cloth to make a somewhat like a pillow case  with one open
end.  The size varies to suit our preference.
 
Two metal or plastic rings are used to line the *swarm net* to form a
cylinder like case.  The closed end to be the top. You may fix a hook to
the top closed end to facilitate your job when you need to hang the
*swarm net* like a lantern close to the bee swarm that you are going to
catch. The hook also is useful to hang the net with the swarm inside our
car. The lower end is to be tied closed during transportation.
 
The advantage of using the *swarm net* is that we can cool the bees by
spraying water using hand sprayer, if we need to. I found no ventilation
problem while in transportation.
 
Good luck.
 
Nik.