You lose your queen when a colony swarms. This can have downstream impacts on colony health and productivity. It can be difficult to recognize when a colony swarms. In this video, Dr. Ellis discusses common indicators that a colony has swarmed.
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– Intro & Outro Music: Credit to Zakhar Valaha, Pixabay.com
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