Would like some help/suggestions. I would like to conduct an evaluation of an area to see if there are any bee populations residing within that area. I know the common thought is that even with the heavy decimation of feral swarms there are still a few to be found in any area. I would like to determine if this is, in fact, the case. I am thinking of trying to establish a queen mating yard where I can control for sure the linage of the virgin queens and also, to the best extent possible, the linage of all the drones in the area. To do this, the area of about 15 to 20 miles in diameter should be devoid of all bee populations. At least, this is my understanding. I'd like some feedback from the list as to how I might go about sampling the area and what to use. Mike Located 1/2 way between Mobile and Montgomery, Alabama __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::