Does a Swarm ever move in with an existing colony?

**Adam Foster Collins** · 06-20-2011, 07:57 PM

I just wondered if it ever happens...

Adam

**Joseph Clemens** · 06-20-2011, 08:09 PM

It happens all the time, with AHB, it's called usurpation swarms. Here's a good description, sorry to say, I've watched this happen, myself, on more than one occasion. Usurpation swarms.

**Adam Foster Collins** · 06-20-2011, 09:48 PM

Hey, thanks JC.

Adam

**jip** · 06-21-2011, 01:27 AM

It does. Someone on Beemaster captured on video of a large swarm move into his weak hive.

**kbenz** · 06-21-2011, 05:44 PM

I hived a swarm this year and it moved into the next hive over. just figured it was queenless. no fighting. just slowly moved in

**NasalSponge** · 06-21-2011, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by jip

It does. Someone on Beemaster captured on video of a large swarm move into his weak hive.

You should go watch that video, it is a sight to see.

**Adam Foster Collins** · 06-21-2011, 08:18 PM

Okay, is there a title to the video that I can search for there?

Thanks,

Adam

**NasalSponge** · 06-21-2011, 08:41 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4TrT...layer_embedded

**dmpower** · 06-21-2011, 08:46 PM

Great video, thanks for posting
The belching certainly adds to the entertainment!!

**Adam Foster Collins** · 06-21-2011, 09:29 PM

Yeah, the belching adds to the authenticity... He's clearly been hustling to keep up with that swarm.

Crazy how they all flow right in after he pulls the entrance reducer.

Thanks,

Adam