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Episode 158 – Used Gear, Swarm Trap Timing & What to Ask When Buying Bees 🐝📦
34 minutes Posted Jun 17, 2025 at 3:55 am.
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In this episode, we cover a few important topics to help you avoid major headaches in your beekeeping journey.

🐝 What’s Inside This Episode:

  • Why the presence of a queen cell doesn't mean “do a split”
  • How to avoid disaster when buying used gear (AFB risks)
  • Best practices for moving bees out of swarm traps
  • When it's safe to relocate, and how long to wait
  • What to ask when picking up a nuc or package
  • Why queen age, mite treatment, and egg-laying status matter
  • Regional timing differences for splits and trapping



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