David,

> after hiving a swarm, what is the best way to make sure they stay.
> the last swarm i hived left the next day.
>
> if i keep the bees shut in the box how long until they will stay.
> they just have bare pierco frames.
> will they starve or dehydrate in 12-24-36-48 hours??

First of all, you might give them a couple of frames of drawn comb.

Secondly, you might install them in a hive with a queen excluder placed
underneath, on top of the bottom board.  If there is no other entrance
the queen will not be able to leave and the bees will ultimately begin
building and remain.

I would recommend at least the first, and if it makes you more
comfortable add the second.

Tom Elliott
Chugiak, AK

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and  other info ---
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::