>Sadly, many in that that group would probably not recognize the harm
done and see only that checkerboarding prevented swarming.

i may be in that group allen, with only three seasons under my belt, and only a handful of colonies.

i have not only seen swarming prevented, but ended up with a reasonable honey crop and survival off treatments.

please elaborate on the damage and harm that might occur if this manipulation were practiced without understanding and proper timing.

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