Closing up the Swarm Box - Preparing for the Move 

Before moving our swarms into their permanent hives, we need to close up the bees inside the swarm boxes so that they can be moved. We need to do this after it gets dark so that all the bees are inside the swarm box. At our friends, Gene & Jody's house, there was enough light from a nearby business and streetlights that we were able to film this.
We are practicing natural beekeeping methods using Layens horizontal hives that we built ourselves. To get a copy of the plans that we downloaded for free and used to build our swarm boxes, frames, horizontal hives and insulated horizontal hives, click here: horizontalhive.com/