I am very late doing an inspection down here in Florida. Today I?m watching a swarm leave my hive. Should I inspect now while the swarm is happening or wait and see what they leave me? It?s a 1 deep 1 shallow ten frame hive. They had been hanging out bearding for 2 weeks but I thought that was due to hot (89f) and dry. I do not have a swarm box currently. Oh and hi everyone- sorry I been away. Love to everyone
I think he meant shake them in a cardboard box when they lite. Sure check them right away, as you could avoid after swarms (secondary swarms).... whatever has left, has left at this time so check.
I checked them. There is plenty of room in the top. They are barely on 3 of the 10. We have had no rain in over a month. I would expect to see some honey by now