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I am thinking ahead to next year, and I had a thought. What if, from strong hives early in a good honey flow, I removed the queens and some brood to make nucs? As the brood in the hives emerged, the nurse bees would be free for other duties, and there would be more foragers. Honey production would be increased, there would be a brood break to help with varroa, and I would have nucs to keep my hive numbers up so I would be more self sufficient and not have to buy bees. This should also help with swarm control.
I realize this is not an original idea. I was wondering if there were any books that covered this specifically? Would this encourage a laying worker, since the hive would be queenless for a time? I welcome any comments and opinions. I would really like to hear from anyone who does this.
I realize this is not an original idea. I was wondering if there were any books that covered this specifically? Would this encourage a laying worker, since the hive would be queenless for a time? I welcome any comments and opinions. I would really like to hear from anyone who does this.