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Requeening with a division board

No need to find and kill old queen? Beginner and experienced beekeepers alike are often daunted by the prospect of requeening. Most other methods start with ‘kill the old queen’. A simpler first step is to create a nucleus colony … Continue reading →

Requeening

Queen Bees are usually available from queen breeders each year from some time in October. Hints for introducing queens For high productivity, fewer swarms and gentle bees, regular requeening is recommended. Your queen will come from the breeder in a … Continue reading →