On Splits, Part One (60)

Some links on splits: UoG Honey Bee Research Centre (Canada): Nice overview of some splits using mated queens. (But wear your veil! haha!) https://youtu.be/FwGWN0AyoFg Bee Culture Article: https://www.beeculture.com/making-splits/ The voluminous geek reference of Dave Cushman's (UK) site. I love it. See left column for many splits and related topics: http://www.dave-cushman.net/bee/increase.html -- Please become a "Friend of Five Apple" on Patreon today and join the folks who make the podcasts possible with a pledge of $4 or more. In addition to huge gratitude, you get: • Access to exclusive weekly blog posts including "Tip of the Week" • Special Q&A posts to ask questions about YOUR bees • BONUS podcast or early access episode every month! • Input on podcast topics • Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you! Sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple -- About Beekeeping at Five Apple Farm: Leigh keeps bees at 3000' in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with around a dozen-plus stands. Hives are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor, genetic diversity and disease resistance. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.