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? ********* For rather complete information, you can read the following account: ********* Schmidt, J. O., S. C. Thoenes, & R. Hurley. 1989. Swarm traps. Amer. Bee J. 129(7), 468-471. ********* 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 ******************************************************************** * * "History teaches that having the whole world against you * doesn't necessarily mean you will lose." * * Ashleigh Brilliant's Pot-Shot # 7521, used by permission * ********************************************************************