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·Hi
I am a newbie here in SW MI. I am thinking of splitting my only hive next spring.
When would you think would be a good time to do this here? Just after the main honey flow?
Also what is the best way to do this? I've read the books and there seems to be a lot of ways to do this, and was wondering if there is any consesis on what is the best way to minimize productivity loss in the parent hive but also to maximize anti-swarming effect. Just throw a few of the frames in a box with frames to fill and move that into the old spot? Demaree? With a new queen on some brood? It seems like bees are versitile enough that they can recover pert'neer anything (with enough food)
Also, is it ok to keep the two near eachother?(during, after?)
Thanks,
Rick
I am a newbie here in SW MI. I am thinking of splitting my only hive next spring.
When would you think would be a good time to do this here? Just after the main honey flow?
Also what is the best way to do this? I've read the books and there seems to be a lot of ways to do this, and was wondering if there is any consesis on what is the best way to minimize productivity loss in the parent hive but also to maximize anti-swarming effect. Just throw a few of the frames in a box with frames to fill and move that into the old spot? Demaree? With a new queen on some brood? It seems like bees are versitile enough that they can recover pert'neer anything (with enough food)
Also, is it ok to keep the two near eachother?(during, after?)
Thanks,
Rick