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
1201 103 Ave
Dawson Creek B.C.
V1G 4J2 CANADA Tel (604) 784-2225 fax (604) 784-2299
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