[Michael Gentile]

Hi Max! OK, so it turns out that a new swarm moved into my box that I had some lemongrass crushed up in (the same one that your swarm absconded from). I am still looking for more, but at least two of my boxes are buzzing!

[Michael Gentile]

Hi Max!

Turns out that they absconded before I could get them some brood. While I have one cut out still settling in, I could use as many swarms as you can supply because I can fill 3 more hives and then start joining them.

I am working on putting a bee vac together to make the process easier on everyone. The last cutout was as the sun was setting and it got messy with honey/brood spillage and no light source. I ended up drowning too many for comfort and should have kept more of the honey.

I did not get your response for some reason… will check the setting on this post.

[Michael Gentile]

Thanks again Max! They actually ate their way out of the box yesterday evening before I returned home, so I waited until nightfall for them to get land locked before taking them home.

Now they have been installed into my hive with comb, but I was not able to grab the brood I wanted since I was waiting for them to land and regroup.

I plan on going to a hive in an irrigation box tonight to get some brood and hopefully the crushed up lemongrass I put in the box will keep them happy til then!

[Michael Gentile]

I can house your bees. NoHo @ Victory and Vineland. Text 310-421-8476 or email realtor.mg@gmail.com

[Michael Gentile]

Would anyone be able to show me how to make a bee vac? I am planning on doing lots of swarm removal this year in The Valley and it sure would make things easier than shaking branches and spraying with sugar water!

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