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Subject:
Splitting Hives
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bill bartlett <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 24 Jun 1999 16:05:02 -0400
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Hi All,

I too make splits from my hives when I see hives that I like
and they are preparing to swarm.
Just removing the frames with Queen cells and placing them
in hive bodies or nuc boxes.  Also remove a frame or frames
with honey and pollen.

I have pretty much done the same for several years and I
find that my success rate is around 50 to 60%.  This year I
had 100% ( 9 ).  Even a blind beekeeper gets a jar of honey
once in awhile.

Billy Bee

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