For my part of the world, early May to the middle of June are probably the peak 6 weeks. Before that, April is unlikely and by July, brooding is reducing. (I did go to a monster swarm a week ago which I collected with a new beekeeper and he is playing with that one).
I have been asked to collect swarms in September though.
I've collected three swarms this year and been given a crummy colony. Two swarms were with virgins. Not sure about the monster swarm yet.
Alfred, what's your tally so far? Or are you not saying?
I have been asked to collect swarms in September though.
I've collected three swarms this year and been given a crummy colony. Two swarms were with virgins. Not sure about the monster swarm yet.
Alfred, what's your tally so far? Or are you not saying?
May your bees read the same books as you do.