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095 - Long Distance Beekeeping

Author
John Swan; Ken Milam
Published
Mon 22 Mar 2021
Episode Link
https://TheHiveJive.podbean.com/e/095-long-distance-beekeeping/

Ken is making plans to finally move some of his Langstroth colonies to his property located several counties away from his home apiary.  But, since beekeeping is typically a weekly event at this time of year, how does one go about trying to manage a growing colony when you are several hours away and likely will not see your colonies but maybe once a month?  John and Ken talk through some of the initial concepts to plan for such an adventure.  The guys also discuss how to re-wax the plastic core foundation in an effort to get the bees to fully draw out comb on the plastic, as well as the potential effects of a prolonged La Nina weather pattern.

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