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Collecting swarms and transferring bees is more difficult and not recommended for the beginner without the assistance of a more experienced beekeeper. The best time to start with bees is in the spring or early summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just getting started? 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