Catch Swarms Like A Pro

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The 2019 swarm catching competition isn't over yet but things are at a near stand still at the moment for swarming activity. At the beginning of the season I racked up on swarms taking an early lead. Mr. Ed, AKA Jeff Horchoff, rallied and trapped a bunch mid summer. I think he has one or two actual catches of hanging swarms and the rest are swarm trap catches. I have five swarm trap catches and the rest of mine are from swarm calls similar to what you see in the video. Either way we've been counting them and he is now in the lead. One day when he gets bored with trapping I'm going to teach him how to catch swarms like a pro.

I wish I had more time and I would set out swarm traps by the dozens. I just don't have time to monitor them and that is the main reason I don't trap much. For most people who want "free bees" traps are a great option and fun. They aren't a guarantee though. It's just like fishing. You may go out on the water at the right time with the right bait and all the latest gear but come home with not a single fish. The only sure bet is to buy bees. Even if you buy bees I recommend you at least try trapping if for nothing more than the experience.

Swarm catching is the real fun though. They'll teach you a thing or two when you start catching them no matter how good you think you are. It is a good way to learn the nature of swarming bees as well. On all the beekeeping channels you see these catches that look so quick and easy. Truth be told, a lot of them take and hour or two to work the bees and have them settle on your equipment. It is definitely a fun endeavor though.

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