swarm-list Mailing List: Re: Swarm in lower Rockridge: 18'-20' up

[Elinor Levine (elevine]

No, it's a spindly azara tree.  https://www.greatplantpicks.org/plantlists/view/209

On Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM Jeff Horwitz <jeff.horwitz [at] gmail.com> wrote:

Could they be reached by climbing? Not asking of this is a good idea. Just if it’s possible :)

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Jeff Horwitz

(202) 480 4453

On Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM Elinor Levine via swarm-list <swarm-list [at] alamedabees.org> wrote:

Jim Novosel came over and attempted to collect them. The problem is that they are 20' up and there is a branch in the way so it's not possible to get a straight shot with the bucket on the pole, even using a 6' ladder. We were working in my yard, but the cluster hangs over my neighbor's yard and she is not happy. 

My other colony is very defensive and we were surrounded by guard bees. We left a nuc box with dark comb up at the top of the ladder and hope they will move down off the tree. 

If there is anyone else who would like to try their hand at this, you are welcome to contact me at 510-508-5053.

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