Apr 6, 2015 · >Do scout bees actively seek "new homes" all the time, or only after the swarm has left the old hive? My impression from watching scouts check out empty hives is that bees looking for nectar sources take note of other useful things like future homes.

Mar 30, 2017 · Scout bees or foragers that just smelled the LGO, that is the question. An observation from a trap where I caught a swarm, scout bees to me are really working hard checking out the potential new home, they go in and out, fly around the trap but bees just checking out the LGO sprayed on the entrance just land on the entrance and check out the LGO.

May 4, 2005 · Every day I notice a few bees checking out the empty hive I put out and they spend a couple hours flying around it, going inside but that's it. Are these scouts looking for a home or just wandering bees; does anyone know approx how many days scouts will search for a new home before the swarm...

Jun 3, 2014 · I've caught several swarms this year, but mostly in two locations repeatedly. I was checking one of them this morning and there were about 8-10 scouts, I believe, checking out the trap before moving in. They apparently not moved in …

Apr 25, 2017 · Are there specific hints and/or signs that occur before a swarm moves into a trap? Example: recently, I have noticed what appear to be large numbers of scout bees checking out our swarm traps, then, within a day or two, sure enough, a swarm moves right in.:applause: Is the presence of 50+ scout bees a hint/sign that a swarm is soon to move in?

Nov 29, 2024 · That’s awesome you’re seeing scout bees checking out your hive! Leaving some comb in there is definitely a good start—it makes the hive more attractive to a swarm. Adding a bit of lemongrass oil is a great idea too, just a small drop or two near the entrance works wonders since it mimics the pheromone of a queen bee.

Mar 9, 2016 · Ok, it's been a year and a day since scout showed up at my bait hive on 3/9/16, and they moved in on 3/24/16. I put an empty box in the same place, with the same LGO, so where are they this year? Lazy, unpredictable, good-fer-nuthin' bees.��

Apr 24, 2014 · I put out a swarm trap a couple days ago about 75 yards from my hives. I baited the hive with 2 old frames of brood comb and lemongrass oil. Yesterday I noticed 100-200 bees or so checking out the hive. Today there are more bees. They approach the hive like they are bringing in pollen and nectar, buzzing around the landing board before entering. I thought I might have hived a swarm, but nope ...

Apr 29, 2013 · I have a few swarm traps around my few outyards. When I've looked recently I've noticed a lot of scout bees inspecting these boxes. I thought that if they liked them they would convince the swarm to move in but only one taker so far. Last PM I was at one yard and a box was being scouted. I...

Apr 25, 2022 · Hey Ya'll! I started having scout bees show up at 3 of my swarm traps a day or two ago. At first their where 10 or more at a least one of them, but throughout the heat of the day there probably is 3-5 or so at a time. How long will they keep this up before a swarm comes? What are the signs (number of scouts, etc.) before a swarm comes to your trap? I appreciate it! Thanks! Keep Buzzing, BEEJ