I had never heard of bee skeps before this, and I have to say I find it fascinating. There's a video of how they are used, and directions on how to make one. How to Make a Bee Skep http://www.rootsimple.com/2013/05/how-t ... Simple+%29
That was an interesting vid, Bunkie. Those little old-fashioned hives are cute, but lotsa work. They are good to capture swarms in (without the wooden tiers that is). Thanks for the posting, miss.