How to Catch FREE BEES with SWARM TRAPS

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In this video, I discuss my secret to success with catching FREE SWARMS! There’s a slight science to it, and once you put all the ingredients together, you are likely to catch a swarm any time there’s one in the area of your trap. Follow these steps and you too can successfully catch free bees! It’s weirdly similar to fishing, or like winning a raffle prize.
I’m always like OMG the bees chose ME!?
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2 окт 2024

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@appalachianheartsong5487 2 года назад

Great content, so well presented, and then visiting your successful traps was a hit. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@bradgoliphant 2 года назад

I sooooo wish I could try this but here in NYC, I've been told its not going to happen> Swarms are very controlled here due to the crowd numbers. But I guess I will never know until I try right?

@brownsbeefarm 2 года назад

Wouldn’t hurt to try! And when it comes to getting caught, don’t ask for permission, just ask for forgiveness 😊

@Swarmstead 2 года назад

That's a great looking trap. Nice neutral color too. Still have a few to get out over here. Should be a good season.

@Swarmcommander 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for using Swarm Commander!!

@brownsbeefarm 6 месяцев назад

Love you guys! Thanks for an awesome product!!!

@notyouraveragegoldenpotato 4 месяца назад

Just got a few Nucs out the last few days, using swarm commander as well. New to this so let's see if it's going to be our lucky charm😂

@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn Год назад

Catching swarms is such an adrenaline rush!

@richardvogel1195 Год назад

Good info. I'm putting things together to get started beekeeping this coming spring I'm building swarm traps and found I can get 3 out of a sheet of 1/2 inch plywood. I bought 1 deep and 1 super with the base and lids and thought it would be cheaper to buy a table saw and make my own I plan on building 8 complete hives but only starting with 4 colonies and if I catch any or do a split I'll be ready

@brownsbeefarm Год назад

Good deal! One thing to consider, is you can save money (and your back) by making your swarm traps out of something thinner like 1/4” or 5/16” plywood, because you just need to catch the bees, they won’t live in there long. But dang, some 1/2” traps oughta last you pretty much forever 😅

@richardvogel1195 Год назад

@@brownsbeefarm my first 3 were 3/4 by mistake lol

@brownsbeefarm Год назад

@@richardvogel1195 that makes half inch seem not so bad 😅

@notyouraveragegoldenpotato 4 месяца назад

I just built 4- 5 frame deep nuc boxes with lids AND mounting stands for them out of 1- 4×8 sheet of 17/32 plywood.

@Swarmstead 2 года назад

Wow, the in-law's place is a swarm magnet!

@khmerohio Год назад

Thanks for the video. im building one right now

@mikeswann2647 2 года назад

Looking forward to the queen cell starter... Enjoyed my traps are same size as yours basically 5 deeps caught 2 swarms in each still hanging. Fun Stuff. Thanks

@davidd3211 Год назад

Can you send me the dimensions of the Box so I can make me a swarm catcher thank you David

@illumi-Nate Год назад

Do u ever use just plain lemongrass oil in your traps? Wondering if there's a real difference between it & swarm commander?

@brownsbeefarm Год назад

I personally never had success when I used LGO, but started using swarm commander and had quick results. With that being said, I also got better at building traps and had more combs available around the time I started using swarm commander, so who really knows. But I ALWAYS have a bottle of swarm commander laying around. In fact, it’s the time of year I need to put it in my car in case I need it while out and about.

@seedsandarrowsfrontier9224 2 года назад

Great video!! I have noticed the bees draw comb straighter with a starter strip. Good luck this year! I hit all the buttons and staying tuned for more videos. If you have time stop by Seeds and Arrows Frontier. God bless

@davidpowers6036 2 года назад

Great video! Nothing more fun than catching swarms!

@chickenwhisperer8410 Год назад

So you are at Canyon Lake? I live down near Bay City. Do you put mesh inside the entrance to prevent critters from entering? I am going to try this next spring.

@brownsbeefarm Год назад

I do not actually! Have had good luck so far. But a bird could always take it as their own before a swarm moves in…

@adamkerschenheiter7311 Год назад

Nice video. If I were you I would switch to a bracket instead of lag screw. Better for the tree.

@brownsbeefarm Год назад

How does the bracket attach?

@TennesseeMountainBees 2 года назад

Man, I love catching swarms. What a wonderful time of year! I just found your channel, liked and subscribed! Great, informative video. I really like your 6 frame trap design. Awesome! It obviously works very well. Thanks for sharing.

@appalachianheartsong5487 2 года назад

Where are you JW? I’m in Dandridge and just trying to get started. If you’re in the area, I would like to chat with you. I too have just found this channel and learned a lot, so will keep following.

@TennesseeMountainBees 2 года назад

@@appalachianheartsong5487 I live about 4 miles west of Monterey. Same here and I look forward to more of your videos.

@shanepasha6501 Год назад

I see you paint the swarm traps various colors. Any color preference to the bees, or it doesn't matter when it comes to the box color. You do make good educating videos.

@brownsbeefarm Год назад

Thank you Shane! And no reason for the colors, other than I find them on sale at Home Depot and if it’s an exterior paint and primer that was mis-tinted, and someone has returned it, it will usually be 50% off or more. So sometimes I’ll find a quart or gallon of paint for a ridiculously cheap price. I’d say they definitely need to be able to sorta see it! I don’t think I’d want mine too camouflaged!