Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 213, how to increase the population of small colonies by mixing your bees.

Welcome to another episode of beekeeping topics.

This is the audio track from today's YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/4rCAlQuqL4o

 

This list of included topics and associated video time-stamps are generously provided by Adam Holmes.

1) I'd like to know how to inspect a hive without killing bees. 7:11

2) Can I mix bees from two different hives? For example, making weaker hives stronger by adding bees. 20:41

3) I always thought keeping hives close to/directly on the ground wasn't a good idea. But I see videos of people putting their hives on the ground. Is this a method of catching a swarm advised? 32:55

4) Can you share about the new water wall? Mist or Fogged? 43:48

5) I was watching Naked and Afraid today, one participant was a beekeeper who smoked the entrance. He said they can't bend their abdomen to be able to sting you (when smoked). Is this true? 48:17

6) We must be in a dearth. My colonies are not allowing drones into the hives. Is this normal behavior? 51:37

7) It's been very hot here lately, I've noticed that my bees are bearding which is no surprise. But I have seen little activity with one particular hive, should I be worried? 57:55

 

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