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luk_lak
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Joined: 06 Dec 2013
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Location: Isle of Dogs, London, UK
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 Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 6:02 pm Post subject: Swarm wanted - London, Isle of Dogs |
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Hello again
Unfortunately my first colony died which I posted details and photos here
So once again I'd be happy to adopt a swarm, ideally from London or nearby areas. Beggars can't be choosers but I'd prefer one from "treatment-free" site.
PM me or reply here if you can help me. |
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Thebigflyin
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Joined: 29 Jun 2015
Posts: 60
Location: Essex
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| Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:20 pm Post subject: Hi how you get on |
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Hi there
how did you get on?? did you get a swarm??
I work on the iland of dog twice a week!! so intruged by you havving bees there..
It is winter now and I am building my swarm traps for the spring, and some swarm sticks..
I fine they work better is they are a little weathered.
Have you thought of traping a swarm??
ps
here is my Youtube vid on my swarm stick.
PSS, I gought two swarms in my garden this year, with only one swarm stick!!
https://youtu.be/vB5dou4jxaU |
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luk_lak
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Location: Isle of Dogs, London, UK
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Unfortunately I got no swarm this year so my hive is empty  |
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