Hello,
 
I am new to bee keeping.  I have three hives.  Two I bought as nuc's and
one came from a local swarm.  I have a couple of  question.    If
someone could help I would greatly appreciate it.
 
1.  Someone told me about a grease patty made of shortening, powdered
sugar and TM. How much of each substances is mixed together?  Are there
any tricks to this ?  How long and where is it placed in the hive.  When
can you take it out?
 
2.   My first nuc was placed in my yard on April 25. I have the second
brood box on.  The queen is now laying eggs in the top box.  My second
hives were placed in the yard May 30th.   My question is do I have to
worry about these hives swarming.  Do the bees continue to swarm
throughout the summer?
 
Bees are great!!
 
Good luck,   Rich (a newbee)