The Time of Natural Swarming in Honey Bees1, 2
- 15 July 1974
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Annals of the Entomological Society of America
- Vol. 67 (4) , 719-720
- https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/67.4.719
Abstract
Colony division (swarming) is a natural method of reproduction in honey bees, Apis mellifera L. It also represents a potential economic loss for beekeepers, and management practices have been devised to reduce its incidence. Simpson (1957) estimated that in an average year 10-40% of the colonies in a commercial apiary will swarm if left unattended.Keywords
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