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Category: How do I stop Bees Swarming?

How do I stop my honey bees swarming? Beekeepers face this question every year, normally in late Spring or early Summer. Swarming is how honey bees reproduce, so it is a natural and expected process. If we can prevent or control swarming we will make more honey.

Steve Donohoe with his son Alex
11 Apr 22 Walrus

Swarm Prevention And Honey

The Mole and The Walrus After three days in a row of beekeeping, I found myself having a 'power nap'. It's hard work after a winter of inactivity. My son, the mole, has been my superstar assistant, which is remarkable…
How do I stop Bees Swarming?, Springtime
a swarm of bees on a fence
29 Mar 21 Walrus

Let’s Talk About Swarms

They can't possibly be my bees! I've written about swarming quite a bit in the past. I'm not sure how many people who read my stuff are beginners, but I'm going to assume it's not the majority. You probably all…
How do I stop Bees Swarming?
The Kyles of Bute from Anchorage House
9 Jul 19 Walrus

Science Vs. Experience

The Kyles of Bute I love science. I've even got a chemistry degree, but don't ask me about it because that was over thirty years ago. As soon as I left university, I went to the City to do accountancy.…
How do I stop Bees Swarming?
walrus and honeybees cartoon image
10 May 19 Walrus

How to stop Swarming

Walrus and honeybees How to stop swarming? Answer: you can't! At least not completely. However, beekeepers have to try to stop their bees swarming. If you lose swarms, you will not make as much honey as you could do. You…
How do I stop Bees Swarming?
Assorted Bee Books
20 Apr 18 Walrus

Swarm Control by the Experts

At some point, some colonies will make swarm preparations, and if the beekeeper wishes to keep his or her bees, and hopefully the lovely honey they will make, he or she needs to do something about it pretty quickly. Once…
How do I stop Bees Swarming?
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