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2 late swarms
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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?
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iddee
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Re: 2 late swarms
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August 27, 2013, 12:54:29 pm »
If the total is 5 lb. or less, I would combine now.
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Re: Re: Re: 2 late swarms
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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?
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Re: 2 late swarms
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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.
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