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Thin sugar syrup sprayed on a swarm acts as a distraction, slowing them down a little and stopping some of them from taking flight. This helps me to look for the queen. If the scouts are excited and the swarm is on the verge of taking off, the spray also buys me some extra time. Water can be used instead, but sugar syrup works better. 😁🙏

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Swarms are generally quite docile. Bees are not naturally aggressive but rather are defensive of their nest. Because a swarm has no nest, is effectively homeless, the bees are unlikely to want to sting anyone without provocation. If you know what you are doing and they are handled gently, they usually pose little risk.

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When handled with care, bees typically respond with gentleness. It’s important to avoid causing them stress, as any squeezing or squashing may result in a sting. To reduce the risk, I sometimes used a small amount of smoke to mask their alarm pheromone, which could otherwise signal a threat, triggering other bees to sting in defence of the hive.

Thin sugar syrup sprayed on a swarm acts as a distraction, slowing them down a little and stopping some of them from taking flight. This helps me to look for the queen. If the scouts are excited and the swarm is on the verge of taking off, the spray also buys me some extra time. Water can be used instead, but sugar syrup works better.

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I always find and cage the queen for at least three days while the rest of the colony settles into their new home; this guarantees that the swarm will not abscond. After shaking the whole swarm onto a sheet in front of the beehive, they will naturally start to march inside (regardless of whether the queen is there or not). As they spread out, it makes it easier to look for the queen. Catch the queen, and you catch the swarm.