Swarms take place when a hive has grown too large and splits in two. Then, a queen leaves the original hive with a number of worker bees. Swarms don’t stay like this for very long, so if you’re interested in capturing one, you may only have a day or two at the most.
For more information on keeping bees check out these great articles and resources:
- Visit our store for beekeeping supplies and books.
- Visit our sister site Backyard Beekeeping
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