Hi All,
 
Today I am wearing my scientific hat.  <grin>
 
Here in the State Of Maryland, USA, upon request
you can get a small
plastic vial containing synthetic pheromone to
use as an attractant to bait hives in hopes of
catching a swarm.
 
Time: Start  2:07:59P  Finish 2:11:38P
Temperature: 68F
Relative humidity: 53%
Location: Valley Lee, Md.  In front of strong
hive( 6 frames of brood) ( 22,365 bees in hive)
Purpose of experiment: Just to see what would
happen!
 
Preparation:  Rub small amount ( one dab from
open end of vial) on fingers of right hand.
Action: Place hand on landing board at front of
hive. Very slowly at first until whole
                           hand is resting on
board.
                        Observed action of bees
going in and out of hive and around my
 
                        fingers.  Moved fingers
slowly.  Moved fingers faster.
 
Conclusion:  Nothing happened
Final thoughts:  Bees didn't care if I was there
with or without the pheromone.
 
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billy bee