🐝⚙️ Chuck's back in The Apiary with a HUGE update! After a short break (and battling some tech gremlins 🤦♂️), he's spilling all the beans on what's been buzzing in his bee yard.
🤔 Are you curious about the big switch to VSH (Varroa Sensitive Hygiene) queens and why it's a game-changer for mite management? Ever thought about how to prepare your apiary for the potential threat of Tropilaelaps mites? Want to know the secrets behind managing queen banks, rescuing pollen-bound frames, and even 3D printing custom bee gear?
📍 Highlights in this episode:
✅ Catch up on what you missed: overcoming tech issues & a recap of content from lost videos (including that Demaree attempt for Trudy!).
✅ The critical transition to VSH Queens: why these genetics are key to fighting mites and the hope for future Tropilaelaps resistance.
✅ Queen Rearing Chronicles: Insights on Demaree starter/finishers, experiences with new queens from Randy Oliver & Sowerwood Farms, and making 70 queen cells!
✅ Apiary Management Gold: Chuck's method for rescuing pollen-bound frames and tackling wax moths effectively with Zentari (BT).
✅ Innovations Corner: A look at 3D printed queen cages (and why hole size matters!), frame holders, and pupa storage trays.
✅ Lessons from the Hive: Fascinating observations from a two-queen system and the intricacies of managing a queen bank.
✅ Honey Harvest & More: Updates on the honey take, using a solar wax melter, and other practical apiary tweaks.
🎙️ So much knowledge packed into one episode! Hit play to catch up on everything from VSH genetics to hive innovations. Share your experiences or questions in the comments below, and don't forget to subscribe for future deep dives, including upcoming Harbo-Assay tutorials! #TheAPAry #BeekeepingUpdate #VSHQueens #MiteControl #QueenRearing #ApiaryManagement #BeeTech #SustainableBeekeeping
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