Swarm Essentials Book grafting tool open enough for ventilation and

open enough for ventilation and for Varroa mites to drop through a screened bottom board

Ventilated drawer promotes drying of collected pollen

Soft goatskin leather palm and fingers — supple and comfortable

A slatted rack is a thin framed insert that sits between the bottom board and the brood chamber

The 6 oz hex holds about 9 oz of honey by weight

Swarm Essentials Book grafting tool open enough for ventilation andA focused guide to honeybee swarms what drives them, how to manage them, and how to turn a swarm into an opportunity instead of a loss. Part of the Essentials series, written by beekeeper Stephen Repasky. Features Covers the ecology, management, and sustainability of honeybee swarms Explains the often overlooked benefits of swarming behavior Proven techniques for managing, recovering, and benefiting from a swarm Well suited to beekeepers heading into