Beemaster's International Beekeeping Forum
BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: joebrown on May 08, 2011, 10:33:26 pm
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Does anyone on here use pollen traps? I bought the front porch pollen trap from Brushy Mountain. I give the bees 3 days to get use to the actual trap before putting on the tray and brush pieces. I guess it will also take a few days for them to figure out how to get in and out of the hive efficiently. A large amount of bees are now hanging from the screened bottom board, but there is pollen in the trap so I know some are getting through. For those of you who use them:
How long do you leave them on the hive?
Should they be removed every other week or so?
Do they interfere with brood and honey production? I have read that they do not interfere!
Any other thoughts on trapping pollen. This is my first go around with it. I am hoping to trap some this spring and fall to use in my pollen patties next Jan/Feb.