Welcome to another episode of Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers!
Time stamps and question links are provided by:
Adam Holmes
1) How soon after receiving a nucleus colony of bees should I be doing a mite-check? 1:25
2) Can you explain more about cutting back hives without splitting them? 9:31
3) I received my first sting after not keeping bees for 10 years and experienced a strong reaction, should I be keeping bees? 17:07
4) I plan to do an Oxalic Acid Vaporization treatment in a Hoover Hive, do you see a problem with the heavy waxed bottom board? 21:51
5) We've recently been having discussions about the difference between using HBH with sugar syrup VS smoking the hives for inspections. Can you explain that a little more? 25:36
6) Can you explain more about how you prepare hives for transport? Comments about formic pro for mite control. 34:28
7) What's your take on the new fungus strain that's effective against varroa mites in honey bee colonies? 43:35