Late and excessive swarming or unwise division of colonies may 
result in small colonies for winter. Swarming can be and should be 
controlled, and no divisions of colonies should be made subsequent 
to six weeks before the time the first frost may be expected. 
A colony headed by a young queen in July or early August will 
continue breeding late in the fall provided sufficient stores are in 
the hive, insuring young bees for winter. 
Fig. 43. Unfortunately, many apiaries are obliged to pass through the winter 
with no more protection than is given this New Jersey apiary. 
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