In a message dated 99-03-24 09:13:06 EST, [log in to unmask] (String & Linda
Monteith) wrote:
 
<<....... but I question how you know this is truly a "wild"
 swarm and not one that previously left your beeyard, or a neighboring one? >>
 
    So do I, so do I......
 
    The swarm in question is several miles from any of my bees. I doubt there
could be kept bees in this area without my knowledge. I kept bees about an
eighth of a mile from here once, but closed that yard about ten years ago.
 
    Of course there is a question of how far bees can travel in swarms. My
past experience indicates that the first time they pitch is usually very close
to the parent. If I search, I can usually find the origin.
 
    Time will tell.......
 
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