Episode 385: The Demaree or Split Board Method
From Beekeeping - Short and Sweet by Stewart Spinks
March 29, 2026 · 19 min · Season 1 · Episode 385
About this episode
Stewart Spinks discusses the effectiveness of the split board method compared to the Demaree method in beekeeping.
In this week's Podcast: The Demaree method, honestly, I’ve always failed with it, on the other hand, my version using a split board is so much more effective and reliable. An important consideration for me when our seasons can be so short. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 385 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support us throught affiliate links below, they cost you nothing and help us continue to produce our content. Beekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Li...
People in this episode
Host: Stewart Spinks
Topics covered
- Demaree method
- split board method
- beekeeping techniques
- seasonal considerations
- honey production
Keywords
- Demaree method
- split board
- beekeeping
- honey bees
- beekeeping techniques
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Thorne Beehvies
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