Show Why Bees Swarm Bees swarm because the circumstances circum um stances do not suit them they are ill illat at ease and lack room If we do not wish them to swarm we must give them sufficient len t room A loose bottom board enables the beekeeper to raise the hives up whenever needed and to give as much space for ventilation as may be necessary Drone rearing Is Isa Isa isa a factor In swarming In nearly every Instance th the colonies that swarm are those that have received quite a large number of drones A certain percentage of or colonies will swarm in spite of anything that may maybe maybe maybe be done You must bear In mind that It takes but little to Induce swarming during a no good honey har bar vest |