Re: 1st year questions

Eric Deaver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...

> 
> Here's a question.  How can I be sure to catch the swarm?   I never
> saw ANY of mine swarm - they are at a property other than my home.  Do
> I just have to check on them every day once I see queen cells to make
> sure I catch the swarm?  
>

You are a young beekeeper, so you need more hives. Just use the most
efficient and less work-intensive method: before swarm time, when your
hive starts to get a bit full, divide the hive. They won't swarm,
then.