We perform a three-week follow-up on a Demaree split in Hive 14. As a Master Beekeeper, I’ll walk you through exactly what to look for when inspecting a split to ensure your swarm management is on track and your honey production is maximized.
Interested in the Vapor smoker shown here?
– Use promo code: Ray20 for a for 20% discount!!
– Go to https://apisolis.us/shop/?ref=413
We’ll cover the critical pillars of a hive inspection, including:
Queen Status: Verifying her location below the excluder and performing a quick clip for safety.
Brood Patterns: Checking for fresh eggs and larvae in the new brood nest while seeing how much of the old brood has hatched out up top.
Nectar Management: Assessing how the bees are backfilling frames as the spring flow begins.
Action Steps: Demonstrating how to “checkerboard” frames to provide the queen more laying space and keep that swarming impulse suppressed.
Whether you are a beginner or looking for advanced beekeeping techniques, understanding the Demaree method is a game-changer for keeping your bees at home and filling your honey supers.
Take Ray’s Beekeeping Course Here: https://www.honeytopbees.com/rays-beginner-video-course/
Shop Honey Top Bees: http://www.honeytopbees.com
#Beekeeping #DemareeSplit #HoneyProduction #MasterBeekeeper #HiveInspection #HoneyTopBees
