[rtaylor]

I caught 2 swarms this spring and put them each in a 10 frame deep. When I checked them today all 10 frames were completely full in both hives. Here in E Tennessee we are about to head into a summer dearth. I was wondering if I should add a second box at this stage? I am afraid they won't have the resources to build comb in the second box but they are so packed out I'm not sure what to do.

 

[Oldtimer]

Put the boxes on. Might help prevent swarming, might get lucky and they put something in it, and at the least, it won't do any harm.

 

[AR Beekeeper]

If you begin feeding you may keep them drawing wax, and perhaps they will complete the comb in the top box.

 

[Ravenseye]

Add the boxes. It's easier to take them off than to wish you had put them on.