WHY DO BEES SWARM ? 85 



to an end and so remain in abeyance until the weather is more 

 suitable for the requirements of swarming. As a rule, on the 

 morning prior to the swarm issuing forth, peace and quietness 

 reigns at home, and there are few bees going abroad foraging. 

 The incentive to swarming are those natural ones herein men- 

 tioned. 



