Topic: Swarm

[Robert_Brenchley]

I knew it! I was on the plot the otehr day, and there was a mob of bees round an empty hive. It's become an annual event, so I knew a swarm was likely to move in. Sure enough, I was on the plot today, and there was a good-sized swarm in residence.

[superspud]

Why am i never around with the smoker et al when they appear......

[tonybloke]

I knew it! I was on the plot the otehr day, and there was a mob of bees round an empty hive. It's become an annual event, so I knew a swarm was likely to move in. Sure enough, I was on the plot today, and there was a good-sized swarm in residence.

Bargain!!

I take it this was a hive that contained some previously used brood comb?

[Robert_Brenchley]

My oldest and nastiest comb, which was waiting to be melted. The smell is what attracts them, along with the availablility of a suitable space. I left them on some decent stuff, obviously.