>WHat devices are there for capturing swarms from high locations?
>
>I remember reading in Bee Culture about a swarm capture technique using
>some long poles and a plastic garbage bag.
>
>Any other ideas?
 
I'd been led to understand that with enough Nasonov baits and a good Swarm
Box (placed upwind), you could attract them away from a roost...maybe a
little time-consuming, but supposedly practical. Maybe someone with
experience using swarm bait can confirm or deny this.
 
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