3/23/2016– We went to Bonita Springs today and removed a small swarm from a palm tree. It was an easy removal. Once back at the apiary, an attempt to place the bees in a nuc in the yard resulted in them leaving and swarming on the outside. A regular brood box and stand was positioned next to the nuc and the bees marched right in to it and seem to be staying. Perhaps the nuc was too small. | |
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bees in the palm tree | the bees didn’t want to stay in the nuc |
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