Difference between revisions of "Swarming prevention"
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When melliferous plants are in bloom, the bee population increases in a short time causing overpopulation in the hive. Having not enough room in the beehive is one factor that initiates reproductive swarming. Hence, beekeepers should monitor the size of the colony during internal inspection and plan counter-acting methods like adding a new chamber to the hive, or by conduct a controlled splitting of the colony. If the honey bee colony swarmed, the honey harvest decreases. | When melliferous plants are in bloom, the bee population increases in a short time causing overpopulation in the hive. Having not enough room in the beehive is one factor that initiates reproductive swarming. Hence, beekeepers should monitor the size of the colony during internal inspection and plan counter-acting methods like adding a new chamber to the hive, or by conduct a controlled splitting of the colony. If the honey bee colony swarmed, the honey harvest decreases. | ||
| − | * Offer enough space in the hive | + | * Offer enough space in the hive. |
* If a colony is crowded 2-3 frames containing eggs and open brood should be replaced by wax foundations. The frames containing brood can be used for weaker colonies. | * If a colony is crowded 2-3 frames containing eggs and open brood should be replaced by wax foundations. The frames containing brood can be used for weaker colonies. | ||
| − | * All queen cells must be destroyed | + | * Inspect the overcrowded colony every 10 days and check for queen cells. All queen cells must be destroyed. |
Revision as of 18:44, 2 December 2019
When melliferous plants are in bloom, the bee population increases in a short time causing overpopulation in the hive. Having not enough room in the beehive is one factor that initiates reproductive swarming. Hence, beekeepers should monitor the size of the colony during internal inspection and plan counter-acting methods like adding a new chamber to the hive, or by conduct a controlled splitting of the colony. If the honey bee colony swarmed, the honey harvest decreases.
- Offer enough space in the hive.
- If a colony is crowded 2-3 frames containing eggs and open brood should be replaced by wax foundations. The frames containing brood can be used for weaker colonies.
- Inspect the overcrowded colony every 10 days and check for queen cells. All queen cells must be destroyed.
