Cedar catches a swarm at Flow HQ live on camera, and goes through how you can do the same.
Here are some of the topic highlights covered:
00:00 - Preparation
04:00 - Swarm catch
07:30 - Cut branch & close box
10:30 - Swarm questions
14:58 - When to check on swarm
17:02 - When to add the super
18:30 - Lighting smoker
22:00 - Check on split
30:04 - Virgin or mated queen swarms
34:50 - Fixing natural comb
40:38 - Beehive hurricane protection
43:14 - Remove drones? - Natural comb
48:24 - Swarm prevention
53:19 - Adding fresh brood frames
59:54 - Flow Hive Hybrid tips
Please find the live’s full transcript HERE.
Have your bees swarmed yet this season, and were you able to catch it? Tell us your swarming stories!