We have Carniolans bee in Czech republic, and you can believe me that swarmi
ng is dependent more on beekeepr than bees. Young queens, big area and a lot
of work for workers - you will not have any swarm.
Nice day
Martin
Czech republic
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From: Slaughter, Frank <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 3:53 PM
Subject: Carniolans and swarming
> I want to try a couple of hives of Carniolans (from California) this year.
> All the literature I can find says the Carniolans have a strong tendency t
o
> swarm. I know that Sue Coby at OSU has pretty much eliminated this through
> selection (New World Carniolan) in her bees but I wonder how commercial
> hives measure up.... Any information is appreciated!
>