One of the most common problems for beekeepers is swarming bees. In this case, families leave the hives in search of new housing. Today there are many methods that help avoid this situation. If the swarm has already arrived, it is important to take measures to preserve it. In this case, it is recommended to make a swarm for bees with your own hands according to the drawings. Its correct installation and arrangement is of no small importance.
Roevni device
A bee trap, or trap, is a special design, which is presented in the form of a lightweight box or basket.The device is equipped with a lid that opens freely and closes just as easily. Such a trap is designed for capturing, transporting and temporarily holding a swarm of bees in their apiaries or catching wild insects and carrying out selection.
The design of bee traps depends on the behavior of insects during swarming. So, the separated part of the family leaves the hive, after which it performs several circles in the air and lands in a new place.
Most often, insects prefer high places. These could be roofs or branches of tall trees. It is important that the trap is large enough to accommodate the swarm of bees. In addition, it is worthwhile to provide complex fixing parts in the design, which will allow the structure to be positioned at a high altitude.
The main features of the device are minimal weight and high degree of strength. If the box turns out to be too heavy, it will not be possible to fix it at a high height. In addition, the design must allow air to pass through well. Thanks to this, insects will be able to feel as comfortable as possible during the overexposure.
Requirements
Bee traps can have different design features. In addition, they are made from different materials. It is recommended to adhere to the following requirements:
- High capacity. It is important that a swarm of any strength be placed in a swarm. A suitable volume is 40-80 liters.
- High degree of strength.
- Tightness. Bees in swarms are usually not in the most favorable mood, so they should not accidentally get outside.
- Convenience. Having a lid that opens and closes freely is of great importance.
- Free access to fresh air.
- Ease of construction. To remove the swarm, it may be necessary to lift the structure on a pole.With an impressive mass of the structure, the procedure becomes more complex and dangerous.
Tools and materials
To make your own skewer, it is recommended to prepare the following:
- metal grid;
- mosquito net;
- wooden boards - it is also permissible to use pressed boards;
- plywood or fiberboard;
- waterproof glue;
- cardboard;
- tools for processing wood and fixing fragments;
- scissors.
How to make a frame frame with your own hands
To make a roevka yourself, first of all, it is recommended to choose the right shape and design. Then you should do the following:
- Prepare wooden boards of the required size. It is also permissible to take several pressed slabs. The necessary parts should be cut from the specified materials. In this case, it is recommended to use the drawing.
- Fasten all the parts. It is recommended to do this with a special waterproof glue. Do not forget that a taphole needs to be made in the central part of the side wall of the swarm. Its dimensions should be 10x80 millimeters.
- Make a frame for ventilation and stretch a mosquito net over it. It can be fixed with nails.
- Knock down all the walls to get a box.
- Attach wooden hangers from the inside of the back and front walls. In this case, the lower part should be slightly beveled so that later frames with honeycombs can be placed here. Roevnya can also be used as a carrier for families.
- Install the box lid using the latches. On top you need to attach a small window made of metal mesh.
- Attach hooks at the end for hanging.
Arrangement of the Roevny
Before using the roevna for its intended purpose, it is recommended to carry out a number of preparatory work.Dry wood does not produce a very pleasant aroma for bees. Therefore, in rainy weather, it is recommended to take the open structure outside.
The inside of the swarm should be rubbed with plants that are attractive to insects. These include black currant leaves and lemon balm. To do this, you can use the following options:
- pine resin – suitable for processing wooden frame parts;
- alcohol solution of propolis - it should be applied to the edges of the walls;
- queen cells or wax - they are used to treat the heated walls of the swarf;
- honey or wax - substances suitable for rubbing a tap hole with an edge.
It is definitely worth placing standard materials inside the devices. These include the following types of frames:
- empty;
- waxed - required for creating honeycombs;
- with food - dry food, bee bread, and honey are used for this.
Advice from experienced beekeepers
In order for the use of swarm to give the desired effect, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:
- It is best to use natural materials. The most suitable option is wood.
- If you plan to treat the structure with drying oil or other dye, this must be done a year before the structure is put into operation.
- To place the swarm, you should give preference to trees that are in the shade. Bees do not tolerate hot weather well.
- The trap must be securely fixed. To do this, you should additionally use wire or slings.
The beekeeper is considered an important device that should be on the farm of any beekeeper. Such a structure is of great importance for preserving the inhabitants of the apiary during swarming. In addition, making it yourself is quite easy. To do this, it is permissible to use improvised materials.
