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My sympathies Allen,
I realize what a job 800 swarms sounds
like.(And I grouse about 4-5!) My for what its worth,I always directly
release the queens when installing and so far (knock on wood) have had no
problems with swarming. I have installed in the morning, afternoon & evening
and in cool cloudy weather, warm sunny weather, & lots in between.My
humble opinion is it perhaps DID have something to do with the packing &
shipping distance.Perhaps the bees were disoriented and simply decided to
get some exercise before setting up shop.Anyway good luck with this
batch, sounds as though they have a personality all their own.
ML High
"I take my chances,I don't mind working without a net, I take my chances,I take my chances every chance I get" Mary Chapin Carpenter
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