Artificial swarming

The process of dividing a bee colony into two or more parts, each with a queen and a portion of the worker bees, to prevent overcrowding, disease, and swarming.

  1. Beekeeping Seasons: What to Expect (Year-Round Guide)
  2. Natural vs. Artificial Bee Swarming (Colony Expansion)
  3. Post-Extraction Hive Care (Beekeeping Practices)
  4. Splitting Vs. Swarming (Managing Hive Expansion)