Beekeeping with Chuck - June Upda...

Beekeeping with Chuck - June Update - Queens, Extraction, Pollen Bound Fraes and More

Chuck Cook Podcast by Chuck Cook

Episode notes

πŸβš™οΈ Chuck's back in The Apiary with a HUGE update! After a short break (and battling some tech gremlins πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ), he's spilling all the beans on what's been buzzing in his bee yard.

πŸ€” 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?

πŸ“ Highlights in this episode:

βœ… Catch up on what you missed: overcoming tech issues & a recap of content from lost videos (including that Demaree attempt for Trudy!).

βœ… The critical transition to VSH Queens: why these genetics are key to fighting mites and the hope for future Tropilaelaps resistance.Β ...Β 

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