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Adrian Wenner <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 24 Jan 2000 11:11:56 -0700
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Harry ([log in to unmask]) asked:

>   I am to do some research for a club report on swarm lures & traps. I had
>little luck so far with the web and BEE-L archives. Maybe someone can point
>the way or offer some comments.
>
>  I know about paper pulp traps but what lures are used? Pheremones? How can
>one have better luck luring swarms into an empty hive?  Swarms like cedar
>trees but why?

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   For rather complete information, you can read the following account:

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Schmidt, J. O., S. C. Thoenes, & R. Hurley.  1989.  Swarm traps.  Amer. Bee
J.  129(7), 468-471.

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   In our research on Santa Cruz Island we used those traps and found them
about as effective as cavities formerly occupied by honey bee colonies.

                                                        Adrian

Adrian M. Wenner                    (805) 963-8508 (home phone)
967 Garcia Road                     (805) 893-8062  (UCSB FAX)
Santa Barbara, CA  93106

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