Swarm control - great illustrations and pictures by Nick Withers.
Beehive Management During the Swarming Season in a single hive
All beekeepers wish to be in control of their bees. They will wish for strong healthy hives at the start of the honey flow (whenever that is) so that they can get the best possible honey crop. They will not wish for his colonies to increase in number in an uncontrolled fashion or for swarms of bees to be lost as they take control of the agenda.
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