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June 16, 2025 โ€ข 34 mins

In this episode, we cover a few important topics to help you avoid major headaches in your beekeeping journey.

๐Ÿย Whatโ€™s Inside This Episode:

  • Why the presence of a queen cell doesn't mean โ€œdo a splitโ€
  • How to avoid disaster when buying used gear (AFB risks)
  • Best practices for moving bees out of swarm traps
  • When it's safe to relocate, and how long to wait
  • What to ask when picking up a nuc or package
  • Why queen age, mite treatment, and egg-laying status matter
  • Regional timing differences for splits and trapping



๐Ÿ’ฌ More Info:

๐ŸŒ Website:ย beekeepingfornewbees.com

๐Ÿ“˜ Articles & reviews:ย bestbeekeepinggear.com

๐ŸŽฅ YouTube:ย youtube.com/@beekeepingfornewbees

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