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How to catch 10,0000 Honeybees for free!

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Video by Stoney Ridge Farmer

Stoney Ridge Farmer

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This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to safely capture a wild honey bee swarm. The process involves observing the swarm's location, donning protective beekeeping gear, preparing a nucleus hive (nuc box), and then gently transferring the bees from their temporary cluster (often on a tree branch) into the new hive. The guide emphasizes the docile nature of swarming bees and techniques to ensure the queen bee enters the box, which encourages the rest of the colony to follow.