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Title: Queen cells, swarming
Post by: GerryL on March 03, 2007, 08:36:03 AM
Should queen cells be cut out of foundation, to prevent swarming?



Title: Re: Queen cells, swarming
Post by: Ruben on March 03, 2007, 09:05:43 AM
I think they will just put them back, someone once told me to listen to the bees.
Title: Re: Queen cells, swarming
Post by: Mici on March 03, 2007, 09:07:49 AM
no, it's not gonna stop them from swarming. swarm cells itself are only a sign that the colony is doing good, is satisfied-or so i've been told.
Title: Re: Queen cells, swarming
Post by: Kirk-o on March 03, 2007, 09:42:49 AM
Make a Nuc with them
kirko
Title: Re: Queen cells, swarming
Post by: Michael Bush on March 03, 2007, 09:52:41 AM
>Should queen cells be cut out of foundation, to prevent swarming?

http://www.bushfarms.com/beeslazy.htm#stopcuttingswarmcells
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesfallacies.htm#queencells
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesswarmcontrol.htm