Alden Marshalldivert wrote on the above subject.
 
This seems like a version of the Artificial Swarm (Pagden) system. The
Pagden system is well documented and has been used for many years. I believe
that it is worth trying - I am going to use it this year. If Alden has
difficulty getting information on it, I will send documentation if he
contacts me directly.
 
Many beekeepers do not agree with the concept of the queens fighting it out
when colonies are united  - the more desirable queen may not necessarily
win. There is also the possibility of no survivor, or the survivor being
seriously impaired by the fight. This could result in either an emergency
queen being brought forward (with all of the negatives that this may cause),
or the injured queen being superseded.
 
Removing the unwanted queen before uniting is seen as a more positive
approach to this situation.
 
All of the above INMHO of course, as this is only my second year in
beekeeping and as yet most of my knowledge (such as it is) is theoretical!
 
Sincerely
Tom Barrett
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Foxrock
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