When the honey flow is over bees to look other sources of honey. Reduce entrances on all hives after main flow. Especially weak hives. Most commercial beekeepers would NOT keep those hives of five deep hive bodies. You want all hives in the apiary the same strength. Decide on the size you want (one, two or three hive bodies) and stick to the rule. Next spring take a couple hive bodies away (from the bottom) as those below should be empty. Swarming is fun to watch for the hobby beekeeper but is considered a big loss in honey production by the professional beekeeper. Take off all lids in the yard when robbing starts and the bees should settle down. Bob :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::