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« on: March 24, 2009, 09:53:26 PM »
had 2 swarm calls today.
first one was 10 feet up a tree, didn't have a ladder with me 9 ( will ask a little more on the phone next time! Lips Sealed )
when i shook them into the box i got a little suprise!
the tree limb didn't bend like i thought it should so only half of the cluster of bees landed in the box, the other half landed down my back as i was standing on the side of the bed of my truck holding the box over my head. angry

lesson learned, next time bring the ladder!

hived that one and the phone went off again, swarm 2 feet off the ground in a palm plant 10 miles down the road.
this one went easy and the photo below is of the second swarm.

even if i had photos of the first one you can bet they would never be posted rolleyes  don't want to look like an idiot in a public forum!

the caller did get quite a good laugh when the bees went down my back!


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« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2009, 09:55:27 PM »
idot move # 2 didnt post the photo of the second swarm!

here goes.

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« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2009, 09:59:49 PM »
That's a very cool looking swarm!


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« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2009, 10:04:57 PM »
what! you not gonna take a shot at me for the bone headed move of droping the swarm on myself?
you must be tired! evil

they were very nice bees though!

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« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2009, 10:07:45 PM »
Tired? I'm worn out! And I got 3 bee calls as I'm walking in the front door!

Nothing to make fun of, you got the job done!


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« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2009, 10:47:23 PM »
No Stings?
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« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2009, 11:20:42 PM »
not one! glad they were nice bees cheesy

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« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2009, 10:49:42 AM »
That looks like a huge swarm.......how many you estimate?........z
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« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2009, 09:54:09 PM »
4 pound, meby 5 pound.

not a monster by louisiana standards

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It is better to keep ones mouth shut and be thought of as a fool than to open ones mouth and in so doing remove all doubt.
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