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Brushed Swarm

A brushed swarm is created by brushing bees off combs into a swarm box, then introducing a mated queen. This method is used for colony multiplication or as a sanitation measure to break the brood cycle. Unlike a natural swarm, the beekeeper controls the timing and composition of the brushed swarm.

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