Wouldn't you know it, just as I was leaving to take my wife to Metro Park to catch a train to Washington, activity was amassing at the entrance to the last hive that swarmed. Couldn't do a thing about it but thought they would be okay while I was doing the 20 min round trip. Just as I pulled into the yard, I see them flying over the trees. I drove the neighborhood but to no avail. Today I added another box to the bottom of the hive as they had built down to the bottom of the box. It weighs around 80 lbs or so, so should get a good harvest this year. I also installed a new screened bottom board with Beetle Jail entrance and catch pan under. A 14" sq pan fits perfect under my hives and I can't believe how good they work. Anyone have an octagon hive and want one let me know.
The swarm I placed in the queen castle are very active with a lot of sorties. Next week I'll open it to see how they are progressing. Whatever killed the last residence seems to be gone with the thorough cleaning.
I also ordered some Nematodes to soak the ground in front of the hive for natural beetle contriol, will be here in 2 weeks or so. Later
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