I am a small hobbyist with two hives at the moment. I don't find swarming a
problem. Last year I had a hive swarm "eleven" times that I know of-obviously
poor management on my part.
 
One that was 'reachable' was snagged by a friend - I 'snatched' one for
myself - the others went way up in the trees and and took off within ten
minutes or so.
 
If I , or a friend, can't have them, that's okay with me - adds to the ferals
- which seem to me need to be added too after the mite decimations.
 
BTW - for those who may be interested, my software program has changed its
name from "BeeWorks" to "The HoneyBee" - more descriptive. It is about 80%
completed at the moment, with the addition of some more great close-up photos
from fellow BEE-L'er P-O Gustafsson. A couple of you have contributed some
great stories. I also appreciate the fact that nobody objected to the use of
the BEE-L "Best & Worst Honeys" opinions being used in the program. Once
again when it is finished I will post that info to BEE-L - where it is
uploaded too, or  how it can be obtained from me.
 
Al Needham
"Hobbyist"
Scituate, MA, USA
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