Episode 33 - Pulling Honey, Fall Prep, News from Luke, and Lots of Honeybee Hotline
Description
Around the Yard:
- Pulling Honey: Luke and Steve talk about the struggles of staying cool in the bee yard.
- Fall Prep: Is it already time to feed our bees for winter? What treatments do we use?
In the News
- Big News From Luke
Honeybee Hotline:
- How Long Does a Field Bee Spend Away: We talk mabout when to treat, what we are treating with, and how useful are the new OA boards?
- Queen Introduction Problem: Our tips and tricks on introducing a new queen.
- Laying Worker vs New Queen: How do you tell the difference between a laying worker and a newly mated queen?
- Doomed to Always Have Hive Beetles?: If you have hive beetles once are they always at that hive?
Tune in to Episode 33 for all this and more as we delve into the world of beekeeping in Central Illinois, providing you with practical advice, the latest news, and answers to your buzzing questions.
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