Swarm Caught! Now to Find the Queen
Catching a wild honey bee swarm is one of the most exciting parts of beekeeping! In this video, we walk you through the entire process of safely collecting a honey bee swarm hanging from a tree branch and transferring them into a 5-frame nuc box.
We don’t stop there—a few days after hiving the swarm, we head back into the colony for a full inspection to see if they’ve settled in and, most importantly, to find the queen bee!
What you’ll learn in this video:
How to safely approach and capture a cluster of bees from a tree.
The best techniques for shaking or transferring bees into a temporary nuc box.
Signs that the swarm has accepted their new home.
Tips for spotting a new, unmarked queen during a colony inspection.
Whether you are a beginner looking to catch your first free colony or an experienced keeper enjoying the rush of swarm season, this step-by-step walkthrough has something for you.
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