Robo, I've been reading the old thread started by Iddee where he lists all the info on trapouts. In what was the last posting on " materials you'll need," you told an Australian beekeeper he'd have to move the bees at least two miles away from the trapout. Has your thinking on this changed since you wrote that?
I read on Michael Bush's website that you could move a hive any distance (more than two feet and less than two miles). I followed his directions this spring, moved a hive two blocks and was very successful. I had to add a third deep and a super to the hive this past weekend to give them some room because I was afraid they'd swarm. Not wanting to argue, but just wondering if you've tried doing it MB's way and what you think. I can dig up a link or to his site if you're not familiar with what he said on the subject.
I have a friend with a situation where a trapout would be perfect, but he's reluctant to try anything new, so I'm reading everything I can in case I have the opportunity to try it. Your contributions on that previous thread were very helpful, so I definitely am not being critical.
Topic: First attempt at a trap out....I have questions. (Read 1162 times)