Hello Aaron
 
   What you propose seems good to me.
   I would think the other options to consider are:
 
        leaving the units as is, if the honeyflow will improve enough to
   expect a good crop from both,
 
        combining the field force of the second swarm (without the queen)
   with the first swarm (did you treat the swarm with Apistan to see if
   they brought varroa?)
 
 
   The choice between the options depends on whether you want to increase
   your number of hives going into winter
 
   good luck
 
   Kerry Clark, Apiculture Specialist
   B.C. Ministry of Agriculture
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