www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Va-jUCYS2IThe BEEKEEPING SCAM you should avoid! Newbies listen up...
Everyone is teaching "big farma" beekeeping and we want to change that! Most videos you see are heavy on the sugar water, heavy on the hive treatment. Plus you have to buy bees year after year
The NATURAL WAY of beekeeping will break the cycle, provide you with RESILENT BEES that are already LIVING IN YOUR HABITAT!!
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Building a Swarm Trap
Construct a swarm trap by tensioning wires in frames to support wax foundation sheets.
Embed the wax sheets into the wires using a low-wattage laptop adapter for a clean and secure attachment.
Enhance the trap's attractiveness by spreading propolis inside and adding lemongrass essential oil in slow-release tubes to mimic bee pheromones.
Detailed instructions are provided in the video and on horizontalhive.com.
Attracting Bees to a Swarm Trap
Attach two slow-release tubes filled with lemongrass oil to the third or fourth frame from the entrance of the trap.
Immobilize the frames with a slat and a wedge to prevent the bees from getting crushed or riled up during transportation.
Hang the trap at least 10 feet off the ground to increase the chances of catching swarms.
Ensure the trap is level and leaning slightly forward to shed water.
Open the entrance of the trap before leaving it to attract bees.
Check the trap every one to two weeks, but it can hold bees for up to three weeks before they run out of room.
Collecting and Using Local Bees
Collecting local bees that are acclimated to the weather conditions is more sustainable and healthier than using bees from other areas.
The best time to set up the trap is 4 to 6 weeks after flowers start blooming in your location.
After collecting a swarm, place the beehive under the tree or pack it up and move it 3-5 miles away for 2-3 days to prevent the bees from returning to their original location.
Horizontal hive plans are available for free on horizontalhive.com.
Share this information with anyone interested in keeping bees to help them acquire their first bees.
Additional Information
Buying bees from retail suppliers can be a scam as they may not be well-suited to your local climate and often die over the winter.
Splitting existing hives can help increase the number of beehives.
The next video will feature a spring inspection of a hive with Dr. Leo.