Episode notes
βοΈπ¨ββοΈπ Back from the skies & into the hives! Your favorite airline pilot beekeeper is here with a HUGE Zone 9b update after a couple of weeks away. We're talking end of the flow, crazy weather, and queen dramas! You won't believe what the hive scales revealed!
π€ How did a mid-flow drought bring honey production to a screeching halt, and what revived it? (Hint: π + π§οΈ)
π§ What's the real success rate when introducing virgin queens, and what's the plan for breeding mite-resistant genetics from just one survivor?
π€― Ever wondered what happens to mini-mating nucs when left unattended for two weeks, or seen a truly "honey-bound" hive?
π Highlights in this episode:
β Jaw-dropping hive scale data: See exactly how rain (or lack thereof!) impacts nectar flow during a critical period.
β The Missouri MΒ ...Β