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Title: 2 late swarms
Post by: Orlando on August 27, 2013, 12:48:48 pm

I just caught two late season swarms....nectar flow going in lower NY.

Should I consider combining the two? If so what is the best time to do it (wait till they build up or do it sooner)? Or better to overwinter as nucs?

Thanks

Title: Re: 2 late swarms
Post by: iddee on August 27, 2013, 12:54:29 pm

If the total is 5 lb. or less, I would combine now.

Title: Re: Re: Re: 2 late swarms
Post by: Orlando on August 27, 2013, 01:43:49 pm

Quote from: iddee on August 27, 2013, 12:54:29 pm

If the total is 5 lb. or less, I would combine now.

Best method?

Title: Re: 2 late swarms
Post by: Brian D. Bray on August 28, 2013, 11:50:33 pm

Newspaper always works.  If you're in a hurry use a queen excluder with both a top and bottom entrance, might loose a few bees but they'll combine.