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Re: Swarm Catching
From:
Vladimir Ptacek <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 28 Mar 1996 11:20:27 CST
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On Wed, 27 Mar 1996 10:06:35 -0500, Kelley Rosenlund wrote:
 
>I understand putting a frame of brood or honey in the hive will encourage
>the swarm to stay, true?
>
>God Bless,
>Kelley Rosenlund  [log in to unmask]
>Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A., 137 hives, 1 year in beekeeping.
 
The frame of brood yes, but the frame of honey may even be the cause for
the swarm to abscond the hive. This depends on circumstances.
Sunny days,
Vladimir Ptacek
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