from Eugene -

I suddenly noticed that bees were coming out!
Before long there were thousands swirling around, and
after a couple of minutes the cloud began to dissipate
and I lifted the lid of the nuc box to find it empty

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I suspect you missed the queen.  I had a similar experience last week, but I
successfully hived them on the second try.

On a similar note, I had a bee call yesterday - bees on the tree by the
front porch.  When I follow up I found that not only have I been called, but
the local media are planning to join in the hiving.  Forty-five minutes
before all of us arrive, the swarm picks up and leaves for who-knows-where.
Certainly a mind of their own.  Do you think they are media shy?  They did
mess up their 15 minutes of fame!

Larry Krengel
Marengo, IL  USA

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