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?![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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?
![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
May your bees read the same books as you do.