Question 10 of 12
Which advantages do movable frames in modern hive boxes offer over fixed combs, for example in a straw skep?
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Answer
- C Honey harvest without destroying the combs
- D Artificial increase of colonies through splits
Explanation
With fixed combs, part of the combs had to be cut out and destroyed for the harvest. Movable frames allow a gentle honey harvest. The beekeeper can also make splits and balance strong and weak colonies. Feeding before winter and swarm control are still needed in hive boxes.