Episode 158 – Used Gear, Swarm Trap Timing & What to Ask When Buying Bees 🐝📦
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Episode 158 – Used Gear, Swarm Trap Timing & What to Ask When Buying Bees 🐝📦
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About this listen
In this episode, we cover a few important topics to help you avoid major headaches in your beekeeping journey.
🐝 What’s Inside This Episode:- Why the presence of a queen cell doesn't mean “do a split”
- 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
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