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Bearding and Swarming – How to Identify the Difference

How can you identify the difference between bearding and swarming? Given that both events can look very similar, it can sometimes be difficult to understand the difference. Here’s a quick explanation of both bearding and swarming, as well as how to tell them apart. What is bearding? A beehive needs a stable temperature of 95…

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Swarming

Why do bees swarm? Most of us are familiar with the term ´a swarm of bees´, but what the fascinating phenomena of swarming actually entails is a mystery to many. Reasons for Swarming There are two reasons why bees swarm. First, swarming is a natural process that happens when a beehive gets too crowded. When…