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Beekeeping with Chuck - November Apiary Update & A Late Season Swarm

09 Nov 2025

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๐Ÿโ„๏ธ Just when you think beekeeping season is winding down... a surprise swarm moves in! We found a brand new colony in a swarm trap in the middle of November, and the race against winter is ON.๐Ÿค” Is it even possible for a late-season swarm to survive with no nectar flow? How do you give a tiny new colony a fighting chance against hive beetles and the cold? Can you really just "borrow" resources from another hive to save them?๐Ÿ“ Highlights in this episode:โœ… Witness the discovery of an unexpected November bee swarm.โœ… Get an up-close look at how to find, catch, and mark a new, unmarked queen.โœ… Learn the critical technique of giving a weak colony brood and honey from a stronger hive.โœ… See how to deal with a small hive beetle infestation in a vulnerable nuc.โœ… Discover the proper way to set up and feed a new colony to help it build up for winter.โœ… Get a peek into managing an apiary as the season slows down for a short southern winter.๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Have you ever caught a late-season swarm? Let us know your experience in the comments below! Hit that follow button for more adventures from the apiary. #Beekeeping #BeeSwarm #WinterBeekeeping #ApiaryManagement #SaveTheBees #BeekeepingTips #BackyardBeekeeping

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