On Fri, 20 Jun 1997 16:06:43 -0500 L M SMITH <[log in to unmask]> writes: >Hi, > >My husband and I have had an observation hive for a year now, we keep >it for apitherapy purposes........ Can anyone tell me why we are >getting so many swarms? Sometimes they "just" swarm for reasons not totally known. However, one of the reasons they swarm is because they become overcrowded. Have you noticed that there were a lot more bees in there lately than you usually see? If so, then maybe that is why. Al, [log in to unmask] - Scituate,MA,USA Honey Bees & Beekeeping - Or - Doktor Finkle http://www.xensei.com/users/alwine/ Check Out Our Unique T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Stuff!