swarm-list Mailing List: Of the 466 calls so far, 210 were swarm calls - - - Who still doesn't have bees? and Why?? work hours? can't travel? no skills?

[Gerald Przybylski (gtp000000]

    Let us volunteers know, 
    and your fellow swarm list users who might be able to hook you up
    with a swarm that doesn't find its way to the swarm list.  
    
    Now is a good time for splitting.  
    If you're splitting, how about giving/lending a split to someone who
    doesn't have bees.  
    Pay it forward.     Or maybe make a deal to back each other up. 
    
    Why would you split now? To head off swarming, or to knock down a
    potential honey-crop if 
    you already have too much honey already. 
    
    If traveling, do a Vacation split on any hive that might
    swarm while you're away from home. 
    The split could be a give-away if you think you'll have too many
    colonies. 
    
    Keep those swarm traps set up.  I've had 5 hits this season!!  
    Swarms I didn't have to chase. 
    
    IF you DON'T have bees yet, there is a good chance you can coax bees
    into your 
    own swarm trap. 
    If you don't have bees and have the gear to make several traps,
    deploy
    some at the homes of willing friends.  Bring them home when you get
    a hit.
    It's also good for the club and beekeepers in general if we lure
    swarms to our traps.
    Drama in the neighborhood is reduced.  
    The bees have a better chance for making it to next year than left
    to their own house-hunting.