Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 198, graftless queen rearing, and more...

This the audio track from today's YouTube:  https://youtu.be/A4VPHUPwuMc

 

Topics and time stamps are generously provided by Adam Holmes

1) There is a question that I have not gotten a good answer for yet, what do you do with a polystyrene or plastic hive if you get AFB? 4:20

 

2) Are the Hive Gates good for year round use? Would they help with temperature control at the hive entrance? 11:32

 

3) You mentioned the green drone comb as a method of varroa mitigation. Could it also be used as an inspection method? 14:06

 

4) I'm starting a five frame nucleus in an 8 frame deep. I'm curious on your thoughts on building with foundationless frames. 19:46

 

5) We have had many days in the 50s and 60s with nights in the 30s and 40s. I wonder if I need to be splitting the large colonies earlier than April since I have four to five frames of brood? 24:56

 

6) Can you please explain why people do not graft eggs. if you want the youngest larvae, why won't grafted eggs in cups work? 28:54

 

7) Is there an advantage to using two deep brood boxes as opposed to using three medium brood boxes? 38:03

 

8) I have just moved to the Canada border but intend to be a snow bird from December to April. Looking for a list of things that I may have not considered before leaving bees in the snow for 4 months. 43:36

 

9) I'm having a hard time trying to find a screened bottom board with a tray and enclosed. have you found any supplier or plans for a design you are describing? 49:52

 

10) When you make a split, how far do you move the new box from the original hive to ensure foragers do not go back to the original hive. 53:30 11) How do you document information specific to each hive and what information do you maintain? 1:03:19