> I just got word of a swarm in a whiskey barrel near > two of my hives in the > country... Does it look kinda like this... http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/naturebee/detail?.dir=/d450&.dnm=722c.jpg&.src=ph I would use bee escape, such as a screen cone, and place a hive with frame of capped brood next to the entrance for the bees that are prevented from entering the drum to go into. Next day or so, maybe shot of bee quick or prolonged use of smoke introduced thru a small hole drilled opposite the entrance might encourage the queen and remainder nurse bees to leave. The whiskey barrel in the picture I have provided may have suffered a melt down, as honey was leaking out the bottom. I'm waiting for the bees to repair the damage before I attempt to remove them. I have permission to cut the top off of this barrel which would likely destroy it. Something about Jack Daniels whiskey stored for four years in White Oak barrels charred on the inside. Makes for excellent swarm lure. ;>) ____________________________________________________ Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::