The Hive Jive - Beekeeping Podcast

095 - Long Distance Beekeeping


Listen Later

Ken is making plans to finally move some of his Langstroth colonies to his property located several counties away from his home apiary.  But, since beekeeping is typically a weekly event at this time of year, how does one go about trying to manage a growing colony when you are several hours away and likely will not see your colonies but maybe once a month?  John and Ken talk through some of the initial concepts to plan for such an adventure.  The guys also discuss how to re-wax the plastic core foundation in an effort to get the bees to fully draw out comb on the plastic, as well as the potential effects of a prolonged La Nina weather pattern.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Hive Jive - Beekeeping PodcastBy John Swan

  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8

4.8

110 ratings


More shows like The Hive Jive - Beekeeping Podcast

View all
The Beekeeper's Corner Beekeeping Podcast by Kevin Inglin

The Beekeeper's Corner Beekeeping Podcast

229 Listeners

The Buzz About Bees by Laryssa Kwoczak

The Buzz About Bees

46 Listeners

Beekeeping Today Podcast by Jeff Ott, Becky Masterman

Beekeeping Today Podcast

294 Listeners

Beekeeping at FiveApple by Leigh Wilkerson

Beekeeping at FiveApple

174 Listeners

Two Bees in a Podcast by UF/IFAS Honey Bee Lab

Two Bees in a Podcast

224 Listeners

Beekeeping For Newbees by Beekeeping For Newbees

Beekeeping For Newbees

133 Listeners