Hello Dee & All,
The moving of hives when bees are flying to lose the old workers has
little to do with varroa control but might add some control in the
broodless period but would not help beekeepers in the area with their
varroa control as those bees might would find their way into those hives.
The method is used to reduce the feed costs on hives after a major honey
flow and if done at certain times leave only young bees for winter.
Plenty of methods are used in commercial beekeeping which are not written
in the current bee books so those with knowledge only obtained from those
books are not aware of those methods.
For those considering commercial beekeeping ( as currently practiced by
most in the U.S.) working a year or two with a commercial beekeeper before
starting can increase your chance of success . In my opinion better than
all the books currently on the market put together.
Sincerely,
Bob Harrison
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