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Rob Termeer <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:06:21 -0400
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Bob wrote:
How can you tell when a swarm leaves in Sept. if they are swarming or
abscounding?

During the spring when a hive swarms it is my observation that swarm cells 
are well underway before the hive swarms. Were Dave or Jim able to check 
any of the September swarming colonies in a timely manner for the presence 
of swarm cells? Lack of mature cells might indicate absconding over 
swarming.

A possible cause in some situations might be when supers are removed 
earlier than normal for the purpose of treatments leading to crowded hives 
which when combined with warm weather or a good late flow could cause 
swarming.

Rob 
Cornwall, Ont
45'N 75'W
Good bees this spring, under 10% loss on 800 hives.

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