My first swarm collection.

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B33K33P3R

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Hi all,

I collected this swarm from Harewood 3 weeks ago. (see attachments)

I had to improvise a collection box and found I could fit a brood frame diagonally in a polystyrene broccoli box.

The swarm was very calm and easily scooped into the box and stragglers cupped and dropped in with their mates.

They are now in a brood box and are busy filling frames and the queen is laying!

Kind regards,

B33K33P3R
 

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Well done - that first swarm is a great feeling and confidence booster. Looks like a cracking swarm as well.
 

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