Hi
It is winter here in Australia and a colleague of mine has a hive which has
swarmed a number of times over the past twelve months.  He has attempted to
re-queen the hive in spring (October 1993) but unfortunately it was not
successful.
 
Last week the hive swarmed again which is most unusual given the time of
year and  the cold frosty  conditions we have in Canberra at this time of
year.
 
According to him the hive appears to be health, disease free and well sited
on a north east aspect.
 
Does anyone have an suggestions.
 
 
Brian Burbidge
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