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I'm still fairly new at this, so I continue to stumble and learn. The bad news is my established hive (Carniolans) swarmed yesterday morning. The good news is I was home and therefore able to catch it, and they now have a new home in the apiary. It was a decent size, too....it completely filled all the frames in a medium brood box. I suspect I'll be adding another box in a week or so.
My question involves the possibility of an afterswarm. Is this common? Can anyone suggest what I can do to minimize the chance of them swarming a second time? The old hive should have plenty of room now, and they certainly seem healthy. But I thought they had plenty of room before yesterday, so what do I know?!! :doh:
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thanks muchly.
Cindy
My question involves the possibility of an afterswarm. Is this common? Can anyone suggest what I can do to minimize the chance of them swarming a second time? The old hive should have plenty of room now, and they certainly seem healthy. But I thought they had plenty of room before yesterday, so what do I know?!! :doh:
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thanks muchly.
Cindy