The Demaree Method for Swarm Control (with Joel Horne)
Tue, Jan 20
|Simpson Event Center
Swarm season is coming—get ahead of it. Join us Tuesday, Jan 20 for a practical, step-by-step look at the Demaree Method, presented by our own Joel Horne. Learn how to keep colonies booming without losing half your bees to a tree limb.
Time & Location
Jan 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Simpson Event Center, 307 Cultivation Cir, Monroe, NC 28112, USA
Guests
About the event
Swarm season doesn’t “just happen” -- it builds. If you’ve ever opened a hive in spring and thought, “Uh oh… they’re plotting something,” this program is for you.
Join us as Joel Horne (UCNCBA) breaks down the Demaree Method of swarm control -- a time-tested approach for managing rapid spring expansion, reducing swarm pressure, and keeping your colonies working with you instead of making a break for it.
What you can expect:
A clear, practical walkthrough of how the Demaree method works
When to use it (timing cues and colony conditions)
Equipment/setup considerations