swarm-list Mailing List: Re: Small swarm in Oakland near Mormon Temple

[A Ruiz (Bee.kid]

I have a vacuum I can use

Aldo R
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On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM, Becky Klein via swarm-list <[swarm-list [at] 
alamedabees.org](mailto:On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM, Becky Klein via 
swarm-list <<a href=)> wrote:

> This swarm is a stubborn one. They would not stay in the nuc. They had plenty 
> of encouragement and opportunity (brood frames, lemongrass oil, smoke, pretty 
> please, get in there dammit!)
>
> The queen was elusive. Lots of places for her to hide.
>
> I was tempted to leave the nuc, but I don’t think it would do any good. 
> Someone with more bee charm should be able to get it. It’s accessible enough, 
> just very choosy. And a little spicy (I took two for the team).
>
> It’s a fairly large swarm, which wasn’t apparent at a first glance.
>
> They’re in a sheltered spot, and should be good for the night. If someone 
> wants to have at it this evening, by all means, but getting here early enough 
> tomorrow should be fine.
>
> Next!
>
> On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 11:43 AM Becky Klein < beckyjaneklein [at] gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>
>> If there are any bee-less who would like to participate in this capture, 
>> please contact me directly. 510-334-6935
>>
>> On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM Erich Vogel < vogelerichh [at] gmail.com> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Claim goes to Becky
>>>
>>>> On Mar 16, 2025, at 11:35 AM, Becky Klein < beckyjaneklein [at] gmail.com> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 
>>>
>>>> 510-334-6935
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM Erich Vogel via swarm-list < swarm-list 
>>>> [at] alamedabees.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Fairly small swarm at ground level at the base of a bush. Ideally, would 
>>>>> be best suited for a bee vac but you may be able to scoop it.
>>>>> I live near Hwy 13 and Lincoln.
>>>>> Erich
>>>>>
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