I just inspected a double stack 5 frame nuc and it is full of bees to the point where I am afraid they may swarm? I just inspected the top box and 4 frames had capped and open brood and 1 frame was all capped honey. I pulled the capped honey frame and replaced it with a foundation frame. I did not get to the bottom box because the bees were bearding all over both boxes and I really didn't want to disturb them. I do not have another nuc box at the moment to split, nor do I want to spilt now. My question is there anything I can do with this two stack to prevent swarming. I guess I can put the top box in a 8 frame deep which I have and start a new colony? I really do not want to start a new colony at this time, but if your suggestions warrant it, I will. I am in New Jersey at the shore zone 7a.
Thanks as always in advance!
Thanks as always in advance!