1.4.3 Artificial swarm with queen

The creation of an artificial swarm involves certain mechanisms that are essential for bee health and, above all, reduce varroa infestation. At least 1 kg of bees is taken from a colony together with the queen. The parent colony raises queen cells from its brood, or a reared queen cell is introduced. As a result, both colonies are broodless and can be treated effectively against varroa.