swarm-list Mailing List: Re: Swarm in Walnut Creek moved into an Owl Box on the ground next to the trash cans - Pick up and take home please

[Michael Bishop (mijobi1963]

Gerald, 

May I collect this swarm?  

Has anyone else expressed interest?


Michael Bishop

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM, Gerald Przybylski via swarm-list <swarm-list [at] 
> alamedabees.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> No technical work required, so posting it as a swarm.
> 
> It will be a really simple cut-out, or maybe not even a cutout at all
> 
> Arrive after 8pm,  and get your bed sheet under it
> When all the bees have settled in, close up the sheet.
> 
> otherwise, bring some screen to staple over the entrance, and close them in 
> once they all settle in.
> 
> Rehive into beekeeper equipment at your convenience at home
> 
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