UF Beekeeping Academy Videos
The videos below are new since our last post! Each video is listed below with their short descriptions. Want to just go to the playlist? Here’s the link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAQHmJyzKkpCu_Pd92GBY2J7TCVtPsPad&si=2Bk-9aBNqMCzIxgC
Episode 39: Moving Honey Bees
A necessary “evil” in the beekeeping world: moving honey bees. While one of the most cumbersome tasks a beekeeper must endure, there are many good reasons colonies need to be moved. In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy, Dr. Ellis gives advice on how best to move honey bee colonies.
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Episode 40: Requeening Your Honey Bee Colony
Colonies lose their queens for a multitude of reasons. In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis shares four methods you can use to requeen your honey bee colony.
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Episode 41: Installing Honey Bee Packages
Do you know how to install a package of honey bees? In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis demonstrates a package installation.
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Episode 42: Installing Nucleus Honey Bee Colonies
Installing a nuc into a full-size hive is much simpler than it may seem. In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis walks viewers through the steps of hiving a nuc.
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Episode 43: Clipping and Marking Queens
During your time as a beekeeper, you may choose to mark or clip your queens. In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis reviews the benefits of both practices, and demonstrates how to mark and clip your queen honey bees.
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Episode 44: How to Find a Queen Honey Bee
Every beekeeper has struggled to locate a queen at some point. In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis gives advice and demonstrates how to find a queen honey bee.
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Episode 45: How to Make Splits
Making splits is easier than it seems. In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis shows viewers how to make a split.
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Episode 46: Swarming and Swarm Management
Swarming is among the strongest instincts in honey bee colonies. Swarms typically happen in the weeks leading up to the spring nectar flow or even during the nectar flow, causing a significant reduction in honey production. In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis explains why beekeepers should manage swarming and shares some swarm control tips/tricks.
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Episode 47: Supering Colonies
Supering colonies is an important part of honey production. In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis addresses when and why to super colonies, and demonstrates how to accomplish it.
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Episode 48: Equalizing Colonies
Equalizing your colonies is a good strategy for preparing for nectar flows or to aid with swarm control. In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis illustrates several ways to equalize a colony.
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