by Flow Hive 2 min read
Catching a swarm is a handy way to grow your apiary. It’s also good beekeeping practice, as swarms can cause a nuisance by setting up in an inconvenient location or displacing native fauna. We’ve got a great blog with detailed instructions on what to do when catching a swarm.
But if the swarm you’ve found is high up in a tree, things get a little more complicated. Accessing the swarm isn’t so easy and mucking about with a ladder could be risky. A handy trick to catch an inaccessible swarm is to use a long pole. Attach a container (maybe a bucket or a box) to your pole and shake the swarm into it.
Want to see how Cedar pulls off this high-flying swarm catch? Check out the video!
@flowhive_official Watch me catch a swarm of bees! I saw this one above my ute so I quickly got Bija to film the action 🐝 #swarmcatch #bees #flowhive ♬ original sound - Flow Hive
Watch our latest member of the hive Sophie catch her very first swarm! Cedar talks through why bees swarm, catching the swarm, and building the swarm kit. This one isn't as high, but it still needs a ladder to reach!
@flowhive_official A day at the office beekeeping style 😊 ... some extreme swarm catching fun with Pete and Jai 🐝🐝🐝
♬ original sound - Flow Hive
If you don’t want a new colony of your own, give it to another beekeeper who wants to boost their apiary. So bee prepared for this swarming season. Happy beekeeping!