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Re: swarm capture advice, please
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Michael Palmer <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 21 Jun 2005 06:31:53 -0400
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>  so would it be possible to
>open the facing board on the roof, cut the comb out,
>and attach it to frames in a nuc with fishing line


I wouldn't use fishing line. It will be permanent. Use instead, use string.
The bees will fasten the comb into the frame overnight, and remove the
string by chewing it apart.
Mike


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