Episode 15: The Spring Fling

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Posted Mar. 20th, 2011

Length 54:16 | Listen

Synopsis:

Local Hive Report, Spring Management, Spring survival starts in the summer and fall, First Inspections, Emergency Feeding, Options for feeding, Fondant, High Fructose Corn Syrup and HMF harms, Spring feeding for stimulation, Swarm Prevention, Queen Strength and Fecundity (egg laying), Varroa and Managing disease, Comb Control, Other Pest considerations, Equipment

Episode Guide: 

  • 00:00 – 00:20 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News
  • 00:04 – 03:27 | Welcome and Intro: Welcoming Remarks
  • 03:27 – 52:51 | Segment 1:  Spring Management – Feeding
  • 52:51 – 54:16 | Closing Comments

Episode Links

  • Link | Mid Atlantic Apiculture Research and Education Consortium (MAAREC) Early Spring Management Fact Sheet