Swarm catching etiquette

[johnhenry]

Hello,

When one reads about a swarm here, or hears about it elsewhere, is there any etiquette about who can claim the swarm? First person to the location has dibs?

Any concern about concerns about stepping on others toes, or territorrial swarm-catchers?

Thanks, - John

[Electric Herb]

I post swarm information here when I can neither go for the swarm myself nor talk with someone else who can pursue the swarm. As far as I am concerned, it is listed for anyone to pursue.

If I arrive at a swarm location and another beek is attempting to hive the swarm, I would defer to the first beek and offer my assistance.