How to capture a SWARM of BEES! | Beekeeping with Maddie #13

The video recounts a beekeeping experience where a hive swarmed, and the family attempted to capture and relocate the swarm. The process involved identifying the swarm's location, capturing it using a SCEP, and transferring it to a new hive. Despite the efforts, the bees did not stay, possibly due to the absence of the queen bee. The video concludes with a call for insights from other beekeepers.

What is the first indication that a bee swarm is occurring?

• Seeing bees flying in a straight line

• Hearing a loud buzzing noise

• Noticing bees gathering on flowers

• Observing bees entering the hive

What tool did the mother use to capture the swarm?

• A vacuum

• A jar

• A net

• A SCEP

How do the bees naturally fall into the SCEP?

• By shaking the hive

• By being lured with honey

• By tapping the branch they are on

• By using smoke to calm them

What is the purpose of placing a super with wax frames on top of the hive?

• To store honey immediately

• To prevent bees from leaving

• To give bees a task and make them feel at home

• To attract more bees

What speculation is made about why the bees did not stay in the new hive?

• The hive was too small

• The queen bee might not have been present

• The hive was too far from flowers

• The location was too noisy

What is a possible reason for a swarm to split?

• Weather conditions

• Presence of multiple queen bees

• Too many worker bees

• Lack of food

What does the narrator ask viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Visit their website

• Subscribe for more videos

• Share their own bee swarm stories

• Donate to a bee conservation fund