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Re: Good management and swarm prevention
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Bill Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sat, 18 May 1996 20:57:20 -0400
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On the recent subject of swarm prevention and splits,  I am a fan of making
nucs (small splits) early in the spring (first week of April for us in
Maryland).   These small splits are given 4 medium frames of brood (I run an
all medium operation), and a new queen.   These nucs are later sold for $40
each, with a good market.
 
The main colonies benefit from the nuc as a swarm prevention measure, local
beekeepers get new colonies, and I get some cash for my efforts.
 
W. G. Miller
Gaithersburg, MD

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