Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 196 has my insulation changed after using the BeeSmart Insulated inner cover? and more...

This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/HRxsIKkrCx8

Topics and time-stamps below have been generously provided by Adam Holmes

1) I have a long land and didn't relocate or reduce the brood area. Can you talk about hive management for the long lang hive? 5:28

2) Since you've started using double bubble insulation, have you changed the way you build your insulated covers using the BeeSmart Designs insulated Inner Cover? 18:16

3) Three out of my four hives are still alive and doing well. I keep hearing that I need to rotate my boxes in March to keep them from swarming. I am thinking of leaving them as is and monitoring them closely. What are your thoughts? 26:01

4) Is eco-wood still holding up for you? Also, will the bees still propolize interior surfaces if treated with Eco-Wood. 43:08

5) I have headless bees outside my hive! They appear to be dry, and only a shell of a bee. Is this the work of a shrew? Your thoughts? 48:25

6) I'm trying to learn more about trees in my area. Is there something you would recommend as a "must read"? 58:06

7) Here in Ireland there is a majority of bee keepers that are strictly AMM Black Bees "Native". What are your views on Ireland banning non-native bees to stop genetic mixing? 1:00:02