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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => HONEYBEE REMOVAL => Topic started by: Satch on August 16, 2012, 09:38:09 pm

Title: How far for swarm traps
Post by: Satch on August 16, 2012, 09:38:09 pm: Just like the title, how far away from your hives should you place your swarm traps. I read some literature the other day of 250 yards.

Just curious as next season I plan on putting out swarm traps in the general area.
Title: Re: How far for swarm traps
Post by: wadehump on August 17, 2012, 06:37:40 pm: just like fishing
Title: Re: How far for swarm traps
Post by: AllenF on August 17, 2012, 07:52:16 pm: 50 foot to 100 miles. That way you will catch swarms from some other hives, besides your own.
Title: Re: How far for swarm traps
Post by: danno on August 17, 2012, 08:10:04 pm: just like fishing, trapping and hunting. Its all in location. You could catch a swarm on your front porch but you would increase your odds by putting the trap on the edge of a field using the wind to carry your lure out over the field. Dont worry about distance or how high you place them. I place them a eye level on westerly edges of fields in the shade but not to deep in the woods in areas that bee's frequent
Title: Re: How far for swarm traps
Post by: Robo on August 17, 2012, 08:25:06 pm: Like every has already said, there is no specific distance. It is all in the bait. Just pick a convenient location and if there is a swarm in the area and your trap meets their needs, they will use it. I've had swarms right next to my hives.

(http://beevac.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/normal_swarm.jpg)