Bee Liners;

I want to start an* informed discussion of beekeeping issues* *and bee
biology (Bee-L's byline)* on swarm prevention and control.  I keep bees in
northern North Carolina (~34 ° N) and we are having one of the mildest
winter ever.  My bees are booming and I can see a massive swarm season
coming.  I would like to discuss:
1.  splitting techniques for those with an early honey flow - our honey
flow is over by June 1
2.  Frame selection techniques for nuc making - list the types of frames
you select to make up nucs and how many bees you add
3.  Move the nucs away or leave them by the mother hive - pros and cons
4.  Replacement frames for nuc pull-outs, foundation vs drawn comb

I do know there is a delicate balance to direct the colony's energy to
honey and not swarms as well as timing issues.

anyone game?

Bill Lord
Louisburg, NC

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