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Bee Swarm Moves into Steamer Trunk

This past week we hived a swarm which had taken residence in an old steamer trunk located on a porch. We spent about 2 hours carefully cutting and moving the new comb from the under the top of the  trunk. … Continue reading

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Spring Honeybee Swarms

What with all of the rain we have had this spring, ideal conditions are present for bees to swarm. They have been unable to fly for many days in a row while producing brood and feeling crowded so the next … Continue reading

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Our 1st Swarm of 2011

Mary was working in the breeding yard with our intern while I was putting together deeps by the honey house – Mary later recounted the roar they heard coming from Hive #107.  In a few minutes the swarm landed in … Continue reading

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