I have a swarm of bees which have settled on the ground under a 2 meter wide holly hedge. They're showing no sign of moving and despite several attempts (and several stings!) to coax and cajole them into a brood box. Has anyone got any ideas on how to capture them as they're on the premises of a school for young folks with learning difficulties and I'm frightened that one or more of them may get stung? As I said they're actually on the ground so it's really difficult to gather or scoop them into the box.
It's ironic that the swarm hasn't come from my hive! I suspect it's a wild colony which was living in a tree trunk about 200m from where the swarm is sitting right now.
Your help is much appreciated!
les@hadriansdrystonewalls.co.uk
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