>>                 who knows about swarm traps? how are [they made]?
 
J.Edwards of Tucson replied to the above question, as follows:
 
>Dr Justin Schmidt, of the USDA-ARS LAB in Tucson, Arizona both knows and
>has made several designs of swarm traps.
>They are made in Oregon, of wood pulp, over a form in the size of an
>office waste paper basket, and will last 2-5 years outside. He also
>developed the pheromone lure.
 
   Justin Schmidt is VERY busy and may not be able to reply to mail
inquiries.  Those who want a summary of swarm traps can refer to an
AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL article:  Schmidt, J.O.  1985.  Swarm traps: An
example of research and technology transfer.  (130:811-812).
 
   Another article may prove useful:  Schmidt, J.O. and S.C. Thoenes.  The
efficiency of swarm traps:  What percent of swarms are captured and at what
distance from the hive?  AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL.  130: 811-812.
 
   I have used these swarm hives for several years.  They are quite
effective, but cavities in which colonies have existed earlier prove
somewhat more attractive to swarms, as reported earlier at an AMERICAN BEE
RESEARCH CONFERENCE.
 
                                                        Adrian
 
 
Adrian M. Wenner                         (805) 893-2838 (UCSB office)
Ecol., Evol., & Marine Biology           (805) 893-8062  (UCSB FAX)
Univ. of Calif., Santa Barbara           (805) 963-8508 (home office & FAX)
Santa Barbara, CA  93106
 
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