This study investigated the effects of hive type and shading on the rate of hive colonization by natural bee swarms and the level of pest prevalence in the post colonization period. Twenty four bee hives, six of each of the Langstroth, Top-bar, Grass and Basket type were used. All the hives were baited using melted beeswax and three hives of each type were sited either under tree shade or in the open sun. Grass hives were colonised significantly (P
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