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Re: Commercial beekeepers swarm management
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Juanse Barros <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 9 May 2017 21:50:08 -0300
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On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 7:49 PM, Charles Linder  wrote:

>
> > Every area is different,  but after that first burst,  most hives will
> settle into a stable phase. This is where we get honey producers.
>
> well said Charles ... that is a key understanding.

my 2c --> Work hard in spring, do pollination and control swarming making
the queens you will need on 2nd. Prefer carniolans if your are going to
produce honey following.

>
> 2nd,  younger fresh queens are generally less swarmy not a great deal,

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