Episode notes
🐝⚙️ Chuck's back in The Apiary with a HUGE update! After a short break (and battling some tech gremlins 🤦♂️), he's spilling all the beans on what's been buzzing in his bee yard.
🤔 Are you curious about the big switch to VSH (Varroa Sensitive Hygiene) queens and why it's a game-changer for mite management? Ever thought about how to prepare your apiary for the potential threat of Tropilaelaps mites? Want to know the secrets behind managing queen banks, rescuing pollen-bound frames, and even 3D printing custom bee gear?
📍 Highlights in this episode:
✅ Catch up on what you missed: overcoming tech issues & a recap of content from lost videos (including that Demaree attempt for Trudy!).
✅ The critical transition to VSH Queens: why these genetics are key to fighting mites and the hope for future Tropilaelaps resistance.
Keywords
Beekeeping