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Re: BEE-L: approval required (602446) (fwd)
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Frank Humphrey <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 10 Apr 1998 11:58:55 -0400
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> If there is a longer delay between mixing the swarms, then fighting may
> start and lots of bees could be killed.
 
> Ruary Rudd
 
 
I sometimes combine 2 small swarms by spraying both with syrup or water with
peppermint oil mixed in and then shaking both on the landing board. I
normally let the bees decide which queen to keep.
 
Frank Humphrey
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