From: "Dave Cushman" > my dummy positions were No. 1 and No. 11 not No. 1 &
2 as it appears that Robin  meant."

Using two dummies together against the hive front wall gives the (unproven)
advantage of a clear space for a rising air current, generated by the sun's
warmth hitting the hive front if the hive faces south.  Also, like Murray, I
do not usually go further than half way back on a standard check for
swarming, so I only want to get in just at the front - this is easier with 2
dummies together. Thirdly, the 2 dummies leave an 'open seam' which makes it
easier to spot when 'heads-up' bees are starting to gather , which is the
quick way to see if swarm preparations have been started.

Robin Dartington

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