Hi All...I have two trap outs scheduled for either this weekend, or next. I will (reluctantly) be removing a frame of eggs & brood from two of my hives for the trap. It was my intent to shake the bees before I leave, but am concerned how long the eggs and brood will survive without nurse bees. I also don't want to see my Nurse bees at war with the now trapped out bees. Both traps are very close to each other, but some distance from my home. I know the first trap will take a couple hours to begin, and more than that for the second. (It may be 6 hours outside of the hive before I get the second trap started). How long can I expect the brood & eggs to remain viable? Thanks to any an all!
I am also contemplating starting the traps with some drawn comb, then returning a couple days later to add brood & eggs, but not too sure about that idea either! I like swarms SO much better....
Thanks for any and all input!!!