Hello Bob,

Please comment on how you commercial beekeepers prevent/control swarming.  What percentage of your colonies end up swarming despite your efforts?

Here in south-east NY state, we've had the wettest and coldest spring since I can remember (since 1980).  White clover has been blooming, linden/basswood has started, sumacs are starting...  Unless the weather changes these flows will be as good as lost.

My strongest colonies have 2 mediums of honey - less than half I would expect for this time of year.  All those great looking bees sitting grounded most of the time.

Waldemar

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