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Tag Archives: swarm
First Swarm of the Season Captured
Got a call yesterday via the Maine State Beekeepers Association Swarm Team Hotline: (207) 619-4BEE for a local swarm and went to grab it at dusk with my friend JCF. Thank goodness the homeowners gave us a shout as they … Continue reading
Removing Bees from a House
Some very nice folks in Brunswick had some bees in their house (see previous post). So the Cumberland County Beekeepers came to the rescue by turning it into a learning opportunity and holding a Bee Removal Workshop. Master Beekeeper … Continue reading
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Tagged beekeeping, bees, Cumberland County Beekeepers, honeybee, Overland Apiaries, removal, swarm, wasp
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Deceptive Swarm of Bees
Went to snag a swarm of bees at lunchtime today. Climbed up a ladder, sprayed the huge ball of bees with sugar water and deftly scraped them into a box that had ventilation screens duct-taped over the hand holes. Thought … Continue reading