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     Before I answer your question I should explain that I am refering to
     an area wide condition, not just mine.  And I should add that I am a
     hobbiest keeping usually four hives each year.
 
     I use all deep supers, and no excluders (except for specific
     purposes).  The queen has unlimited laying room.
 
     I do not think swarming is a problem.  I have never lost a swarm and
     don't think a hobbiest should often (if ever) lose one.  If you are on
     top of things your queen will not get away.  My nuc method of control
     has saved me every time.  I have not had the situation arise often,
     but we seem to have lots of swarms up here.  Many may come from single
     brood nest situations.  I know that in the Anchorage area a single
     brood nest is a swarm generator.  A single brood box will swarm every
     time.

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