Swarming Season

4. swarm season
5. usually yellow with soft bristles
7. to record the event!
8. need this number to reconnect with homeowner in case swarm leaves
11. sometimes spraying this keeps a swarm calm
12. to keep your bees from suffocating, your box must have this
14. the bees the swarm sends out to look for a new place to live
16. age of 75% of bees leaving in the swarm
17. sometimes needed if the swarm is up high
18. the leader of the pack. The swarm gathers where she lands
21. Secure these so you know where they are when you get ready to drive away!
22. old and dark, this smells good to the bees. Put it in your collection box to make them happy to be there
23. plastic container used to hold this. When you cut the top off, this makes a good swarm scoop
24. where you will install bees

1. used to cut a branch to drop the swarm into your container
2. general name of the odor that attracts the bees to the spot where the queen is hanging on the tree/fence/lamp post
3. often we ask the person reporting the swarm if it is the size of a ________ (athletic object)
6. to spread under the swarm so you can see the queen if she falls
9. some homeowners do this ahead of calling a beekeeper and you need to know if they have
10. an attractive smell that might keep your bees happy in the swarm collection box
13. are person collecting the swarm
14. to secure the ventilated top to the box, you need these
15. sometimes you have to spend this until swarm fully in box
19. the pheromone the bees emit to tell the other bees that the queen is in your swarm box
20. a must have while collecting a swarm to protect your eyes
24. ask homeowner this question about the location of swarm