If we see a hive with X number of frames of bees at dandelion bloom, that hive will likely swarm at black locust bloom. What number is X for you normally? -- I realize the variables are numerous -- Please specify deep or medium frames.
I would have to have more specified variables before I would try to attempt an answer. :roll: d2
Quote from: twb on May 05, 2013, 05:32:06 PM
If we see a hive with X number of frames of bees at dandelion bloom, that hive will likely swarm at black locust bloom. What number is X for you normally? -- I realize the variables are numerous -- Please specify deep or medium frames.
There is no such formula.
Only way is to look into hives and if you see queen cells, it is a sign of swarming.
Swarming is most affected by bee strain or race, how swarming sensitive they are. Carniolan swarms earlier than Italians.
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