Do224
Field Bee
I’m under the impression that most swarms occur in May and June normally (perhaps June and July this year?).
Does there come a point in the summer/autumn when it’s too late to catch a swarm to start a new colony because they would never be able to build up in time for winter? I’m assuming that most swarms later in the year are casts too so possibly smaller?
I know you could always combine smaller, late season swarms with other colonies but as a new beekeeper I wouldn’t have that option.
Does there come a point in the summer/autumn when it’s too late to catch a swarm to start a new colony because they would never be able to build up in time for winter? I’m assuming that most swarms later in the year are casts too so possibly smaller?
I know you could always combine smaller, late season swarms with other colonies but as a new beekeeper I wouldn’t have that option.