Bee Keeping Questions and Answers Episode 96 how to STOP wasps from robbing hives and more!

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This is the audio version of today's Youtube video, Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 96

It's  long one!  

Time links below are courtesy of Adam Holmes 

 

1. Could we mix salt and sugar as an early spring supplement? 2:00

 

2. Will wax moths take over drawn comb in my swarm collection boxes? 6:04

 

3. I have left over honey from last year that crystalized, will the bees still use it? 10:26

 

4.Thoughts on an alternative bottom board configuration to combat wasp 17:32

 

5. Can you explain why people suggest starting with 2 haves? Should I source bees from Randy Oliver? 36:32

 

6. I need to replace an existing hive, any advice for swapping frames and their order? 42:57

 

7. If someone caught a late season swarm could they fill drawn comb with honey and paint melted wax to cap them? 48:24

 

8. How do I go about replacing old comb and setting up a schedule for that? 52:37

 

9. You mentioned a queen could fly up to 9 miles to be mated, source? 55:25

 

10. If you were to redo your long lang what would you different? 59:35

 

11. Thoughts on marking and clipping queens? 1:02:53

 

12. I have 3 hives, I want to requeen to provide a brood break and reduce swarming. Can I rotate the queens to other hives? 1:08:25

 

13. Will long wire snake camera disturb the bees and interfere with their winter survival? 1:13:49

 

14. Can I save bees I find in the snow? 1:19:05