Ep159 Queen Introduction: Tips to get that caged mated queen accepted

About this episode

This episode covers tips for introducing a caged mated queen to a colony that needs requeening.

So you have a caged mated queen and a colony that needs requeening, how to make that happen (so that your special queen actually survives the process!) is what we cover today! As a thank-you, Patrons got this episode a day early and also get a bonus portion covering the vertical requeening methods that Ryan mentioned last episode plus tips and resources on introducing virgin queens. Supporting patrons keep this show on the air and keep it advertisement free! __________________________ 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 early access episodes Commenting on posts (and DMs) allows me to answer questions Input on the podcast topics Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you! If you can support the show please sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple Beekeeping at Five Apple — talk, tips, and how-to on…

People in this episode

Host: Leigh Wilkerson

Topics covered

• queen introduction
• beekeeping tips
• requeening
• sustainable beekeeping
• colony health

Keywords

• queen introduction
• beekeeping
• requeening
• caged queen
• sustainable beekeeping

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FiveApple, Patreon

Places: Blue Ridge mountains of Southern Appalachia

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