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Vanity: I have a large hive of bees in my wall, and want to transplant them (no-kill): HOW!?
18 JUN 09
| dcbryan1
Posted on 06/18/2009 10:38:34 AM PDT by DCBryan1
Freepers:
As usual, I try to find "experts" on certain issues here before I go searching for the "googled" or "wiki" answers.
I have a large hive of honey bees (non-african) in my wall of my house. I have tolerated them for a wile (they have been there for four-five years), but this year they are much, much more numerous and I fear that the mold/mildew inside of my siding will be detrimental in the long run.
I want to safely remove them without destroying the hive and transplant them to a bee box.
Beekeeping has been one of my "learn how to do" hobbies and I think this is a great opportunity.
Do any of you have any experience, techniques, or known methods to safely remove a hive from within an exterior wall, and then transplant them to a bee-box?
Thanks for your input!
TOPICS: US: Arkansas; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: beekeeper; bees; hive; honeybee
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I am going to put the beehive box next to my garden entry gate as kind of an alarm, so if anyone walks in the backyard (posted), will get a nasty suprise when the door hits the hive box.
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:38:34 AM PDT
by
DCBryan1
To: DCBryan1
If you have a local honey producer in your area, call them and they can help you.
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:40:12 AM PDT
by
Tamar1973
(Riding the Korean Wave, one Bae Yong Joon drama at a time!)
To: DCBryan1
Two words:
Gasoline
Matches
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:40:39 AM PDT
by
ClearCase_guy
(We are a ruled people, serfs to the Federal Oligarchy -- and the Tree of Liberty thirsts)
To: DCBryan1
I have a large hive of honey bees (non-african) in my wall of my house. 
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:40:49 AM PDT
by
dead
To: DCBryan1
I have no serious reply, but you could ask the president to visit you house and swat them one by one.
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:41:08 AM PDT
by
shadeaud
("If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten." -- George Carlin)
To: ClearCase_guy
Gasoline and matches on the side of my house? No thanks.
Please read before posting....thanks.
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:41:20 AM PDT
by
DCBryan1
(Arm Pilots&Teachers. Build the Wall. Export Illegals. Profile Muslims. Execute child molesters RFN!)
To: dead
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:41:34 AM PDT
by
b4its2late
(I love defenseless animals, especially in a good gravy.)
To: DCBryan1
Step 1: Cover yourself in honey.
Step 2: Stand near the entrance to the hive.
Step 3: When you're completely covered in a mass of wriggling bees figure out Step 4.
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:41:37 AM PDT
by
Lurker
(The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
To: DCBryan1
so if anyone walks in the backyard (posted), will get a nasty suprise when the door hits the hive box. unless youre in the 'hood, this is kind of a prickish thing to do - what if a kids ball goes back there and the kid is allergic to bees? - hope you have an umbrella policy
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:41:40 AM PDT
by
Revelation 911
(How many 100's of 1000's of our servicemen died so we would never bow to a king?" -freeper pnh102)
To: DCBryan1
Ask a beekeeper. Supposedly, smoke disorients the bees and keeps them calm enough to work with.
To: DCBryan1
I think this might be a seasonal thing, and now is not the season.
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:42:14 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
To: Tamar1973
Ditto
Bee keeping is just one of those “Don’t do this at home kids” sort of things.
Most beekeepers will be happy to help if they keep the bees.....
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:42:30 AM PDT
by
ASOC
(Who IS that fat lady, and why is she singing?????)
To: DCBryan1
Please get a sense of humor before replying...thanks.
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:42:34 AM PDT
by
ClearCase_guy
(We are a ruled people, serfs to the Federal Oligarchy -- and the Tree of Liberty thirsts)
To: DCBryan1
Call a bee keeper. They will safely remove the hive usually at no cost because they obtain a free hive.
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:42:49 AM PDT
by
Mat_Helm
To: DCBryan1
Stand over by your gate and make a noise like a flower.
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:43:02 AM PDT
by
mysterio
To: DCBryan1
Yeah, a beekeeper type will locate the queen and move the whole hive I think. I ain’t no expert, but one Freeper used to refer to me as the bees knees.......
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:43:13 AM PDT
by
b4its2late
(I love defenseless animals, especially in a good gravy.)
To: DCBryan1
Try calling your county extention service, they can probably
give you advise and the name of someone to help.
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:43:16 AM PDT
by
tet68
( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
To: ClearCase_guy
didnt you know this is an insect forum?
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:43:33 AM PDT
by
Revelation 911
(How many 100's of 1000's of our servicemen died so we would never bow to a king?" -freeper pnh102)
To: DCBryan1
My next door neighbor is transplanting a hive that formed under the gutter. Basically he got a bee person to seal around the hive and put a one-way exit tube. Then a new empty hive was put next to it with queen bee hormones. After about 3 weeks the new hive will be removed. I don’t think the old queen is very pleased however.
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:43:54 AM PDT
by
mgstarr
("Some of us drink because we're not poets." Arthur (1981))
To: dead
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posted on
06/18/2009 10:44:24 AM PDT
by
DCBryan1
(Arm Pilots&Teachers. Build the Wall. Export Illegals. Profile Muslims. Execute child molesters RFN!)
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