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burren

House Bee
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Location
Ireland
Hive Type
National
Number of Hives
5 nationals/ 3 apideas
Hi all.
I managed to "catch" a cast today from one of my hives. seemed quite big, started with a nuc under the tree and when a good while later they seems quite a lot, changed it gently to a national. Not had that happen before! (the cast) That was about 2-3pm today. There are still about 20 bees flying around the box now, warm day just getting little cool now. i have lid on it now. (entrance open). I take it that i should move them. Would it be very wrong if i didnt and put it a few feet away with my other 2 hives? thanks


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No need to move them if youre happy they came from your own hives.

The only reason to move a newly caught swarm is if you are unsure about their disease status.
Otherwise its best to place the swarm in its future permanent position.
 
thanks for that. last inspection 6th july. no eggs one hive. no eggs 2nd hive but larvae seen.obv no queens seen. bees v calm.
1st swarm 7 days days ago
 
thanks for that. last inspection 6th july. no eggs one hive. no eggs 2nd hive but larvae seen.obv no queens seen. bees v calm.
1st swarm 7 days days ago

Text book then. Better make sure there are not others to come!
 

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