Ep154 Swarm prevention & tips from Greg Rogers

Ep154 Swarm prevention & tips from Greg Rogers

From Beekeeping at FiveApple by Leigh Wilkerson

April 2, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 155

About this episode

Leigh Wilkerson shares swarm prevention strategies and tips from Greg Rogers of Haw Creek Honey.

Today I share some great tips shared by Greg Rogers of Haw Creek Honey when he presented to our local club. Then we work through swarm prevention strategies (starts at 16:25) that are especially important when it's too early in the season to make splits due to drone availability. Patrons, you will find your exclusive detailed show notes here. Today's notes include: Greg's favorite YouTube channels links about the Demaree method (that AI gets so wrong!) image of how to tip a box up to look for swarm cells a how-to section on opening the broodnest (or spreading the brood as Greg calls it) a link to my master handout of favorite SPLITS METHODS that I give to bee clubs when I present on that topic ENJOY! And thank you so much for keeping this podcast going through your support. Not a patron yet? You are warmly invited to become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon and join the folks who make the podcasts possible, who keep the archives available and who keep it all advertising-free. https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple In addition to huge gratitude, you get: Detailed show notes with links, tips, comments Access to Patreon blog posts including tips and videos Occasional bonus podcasts and…

People in this episode

Host: Leigh Wilkerson

Guest: Greg Rogers

Topics covered

  • swarm prevention
  • beekeeping tips
  • Demaree method
  • broodnest management
  • honey production

Keywords

  • swarm prevention
  • beekeeping
  • Demaree method
  • honey bees
  • broodnest

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Haw Creek Honey

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