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In this episode of Bee Talks:
00:00:00 Welcome & Bloom calendar overview
00:04:01 Do I have mold in my colony?
00:06:48 What is a nuc (nucleus colony) and what issues should I expect when starting with one?
00:09:29 Can I use equipment that has been stored since last year? Should I be worried about the current bee die-offs happening in commercial beekeeping?
00:12:00 I donāt see evidence of drone cells in my hives yet. How long should I wait before I can do splits?
00:15:01 Is it a good time to feed supplemental pollen?
00:18:28 When should I replace my brood frames?
00:23:16 What do I use to catch a swarm?
00:24:43 If my hive goes queenless into winter, will it die out?
00:25:46 Which small hive beetle traps should I use?
00:31:02 Can I use the honey & bee bread from my dead hives for a new package of bees?
00:33:46 Do bees always create queen cells before they swarm?
00:36:40 Should I take my insulation covers off yet?
00:37:44 Can you discuss your Sticky Board Mite Population article in American Bee Journal?
00:39:41 What is the best way to preserve comb?
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