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Frederick Dunn (Cornell University Certified Master Beekeeper) shares his experiences with backyard honey bee keeping and management.
Viewers of his YouTube Channel send in their backyard bee-related questions, and Fred responds.
Join us, won’t you? Fred has been studying honey bees in rural Pennsylvania and managing their hives since 2006.
Visit the Frederick Dunn YouTube Channel to see Fred’s video content covering a wide range of topics.
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Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Ave6tG62opQ
Topics and time-stamps are generously provided by Adam Holmes
1) What do you think of a recent video doubting the effectiveness of Oxalic Acid control of varroa mites? Does OA only slow varroa production? 4:25
2) Do you insulate your Flow-Hives with Double Bubble, or do you recommend the BeeSmart Insulated Inner Cover? 27:43
3) If you don't want more hives, and your colonies are building a population, and you're passed the swarm impulse, what can you do next? 42:54
4) I have well insulated hives, how do I know if my bees are getting enough water in winter? 49:09
5) I'm having a well drilled within 75 feet of my hives. Should I close up the hives? I would hate for the crew to get swarmed by angry bees! 56:28
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