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Title: Swarm Traps are Built
Post by: jmblakeney on February 19, 2011, 07:33:59 pm

Hey guys,
I just got all my swarm traps built.  The plans came from Robo's site.  Thanks Rob. 
I already spray painted the top left one.  I can't wait for spring to get these up. 
(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/9144/20110219114649259.jpg) (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/20110219114649259.jpg/)

I had recently posted a question (http://forum.beemaster.com/index.php/topic,31485.0.html) about the swarm lure to use on these and greatly appreciate all your responses.

James

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Title: Re: Swarm Traps are Built
Post by: AllenF on February 19, 2011, 08:30:50 pm

They look good.   

Title: Re: Swarm Traps are Built
Post by: jmblakeney on February 19, 2011, 08:34:01 pm

Thanks Allen

Title: Re: Swarm Traps are Built
Post by: hardwood on February 19, 2011, 09:35:29 pm

Beauties!

Scott

Title: Re: Swarm Traps are Built
Post by: Robo on February 20, 2011, 01:10:20 pm

Very nice.  Keep us posted on how you make out.

Title: Re: Swarm Traps are Built
Post by: gardeningfireman on February 21, 2011, 11:11:16 am

Awesome! They look great! Are they 3/8 plywood? The size of 5-frame nuc boxes? Have something inside to hang frames? Spill the beans with details. Inquiring minds want (and need) to know! :-D :-D
Alan

Title: Re: Swarm Traps are Built
Post by: Robo on February 21, 2011, 11:25:45 am

Quote from: gardeningfireman on February 21, 2011, 11:11:16 am

Spill the beans with details.

All the beans for the $2 swarm trap -> http://robo.bushkillfarms.com/beekeeping/downloads/ (http://robo.bushkillfarms.com/beekeeping/downloads/)

Title: Re: Swarm Traps are Built
Post by: jmblakeney on February 21, 2011, 11:35:34 am

Quote from: Robo on February 21, 2011, 11:25:45 am

Quote from: gardeningfireman on February 21, 2011, 11:11:16 am

Spill the beans with details.

All the beans for the $2 swarm trap -> http://robo.bushkillfarms.com/beekeeping/downloads/ (http://robo.bushkillfarms.com/beekeeping/downloads/)

thanks robo,
I'm on my phone and couldnt post the link.

Title: Re: Swarm Traps are Built
Post by: jmblakeney on February 21, 2011, 04:33:48 pm

By the way gardeningfireman,
Something that wasn't in the plans, is where the frame rest should be mounted on the front and back plates.  I asked robo (since these are his plans), and he suggested mounting the frame rest 3/4" down from the top of the front and back plate to allow for beespace.
Hope that helps,
James

Title: Re: Swarm Traps are Built
Post by: gardeningfireman on February 22, 2011, 12:08:06 pm

Thanks! Went to Robo's site and printed the plans. :)