What is the purpose of catching and hiving swarms?
To increase the size of the hive
To prevent the bees from leaving the hive
To control the breeding of the bees
To ensure that the bees are healthy
Catching and hiving swarms is an important part of beekeeping. When bees swarm, they leave their original hive to start a new colony. Catching and hiving the swarm helps to prevent the bees from leaving the hive, which can lead to a loss of bees and a decrease in honey production. Therefore, option 2 is the correct answer.