It was pretty much the same this morning when I looked out at the swarm trap. No activity. So I made it a point to get home around noon to check on things and see if there were bees.
I got there right about noon and sure enough there were 5 honey bees hanging out in the entrance. A pretty good sign but after looking around I realize there wasn't a buzz of activity around the hive. No comings and goings. So what's going on? Are these wayward bees goofing off in their new playhouse when they should be out gathering pollen and nectar? Maybe there's a drone inside and the girls are throwing a party. Or maybe getting a little buzzed on the rich scent of lemon grass essential oil I put in the box. Who knows?
And then a little lizard quickly slipped into the swarm trap. Not a good sign for honey bees. I opened up the box and sure enough empty. Lizard was hiding under the frames and nothing else.
Empty !!! It was a one night stand after all. Back to square one.
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