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In this episode we continue Varroa Week with a closer look at how mites reproduce inside capped brood cells and why drone brood can accelerate mite growth. We also kick things off with a real hive inspection report from Colony 61 and talk through expansion decisions happening in the apiary right now.
The new app is officially live: https://studio.com/beekeeper
What’s Inside This Episode:
• Colony 61 inspection report from a three-week-old four-frame nuc
• Why package colonies often seem to stall before new brood emerges
• Aggressive behavior during inspections and what may be causing it
• Why package bee workers may not reflect the queen’s long-term genetics
• How Varroa mites reproduce inside capped brood cells
• Why drone brood is preferred and how populations grow faster there
• Using drone brood trapping and VSH queens as management tools
• How mites spread through robbing, drifting drones, flowers, and water sources
Why Listen to This Episode?
Understanding how mites reproduce and move between colonies helps you make smarter treatment and timing decisions. This episode also gives you a real-time look at spring colony management in a growing apiary.
More Info:
🌐 https://beekeepingfornewbees.com
🔗 https://bestbeekeepinggear.com
📺 https://youtube.com/@beekeepingfornewbees
💬 https://discord.gg/XzkqFKrjMJ
🫶 https://thehealinghiveproject.org
☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/beekeepingfornewbees
About the Podcast:
Beekeeping For Newbees is a top 1.5% podcast with over 700,000 downloads, helping new and experienced beekeepers grow stronger colonies and make smarter decisions through every season. Listen weekly for practical guidance, swarm stories, and honest takes on what works and what does not in real-world beekeeping.
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In this episode we continue Varroa Week with a closer look at how mites reproduce inside capped brood cells and why drone brood can accelerate mite growth. We also kick things off with a real hive inspection report from Colony 61 and talk through expansion decisions happening in the apiary right now.
The new app is officially live: https://studio.com/beekeeper
What’s Inside This Episode:
• Colony 61 inspection report from a three-week-old four-frame nuc
• Why package colonies often seem to stall before new brood emerges
• Aggressive behavior during inspections and what may be causing it
• Why package bee workers may not reflect the queen’s long-term genetics
• How Varroa mites reproduce inside capped brood cells
• Why drone brood is preferred and how populations grow faster there
• Using drone brood trapping and VSH queens as management tools
• How mites spread through robbing, drifting drones, flowers, and water sources
Why Listen to This Episode?
Understanding how mites reproduce and move between colonies helps you make smarter treatment and timing decisions. This episode also gives you a real-time look at spring colony management in a growing apiary.
More Info:
🌐 https://beekeepingfornewbees.com
🔗 https://bestbeekeepinggear.com
📺 https://youtube.com/@beekeepingfornewbees
💬 https://discord.gg/XzkqFKrjMJ
🫶 https://thehealinghiveproject.org
☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/beekeepingfornewbees
About the Podcast:
Beekeeping For Newbees is a top 1.5% podcast with over 700,000 downloads, helping new and experienced beekeepers grow stronger colonies and make smarter decisions through every season. Listen weekly for practical guidance, swarm stories, and honest takes on what works and what does not in real-world beekeeping.

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