Fall Flow, Pin Killed Brood Test, Small Hive Beetle Experiment and More!

🐝🍁 Fall is here, but the work in the apiary is just heating up! We're diving deep into the hidden signs of the fall nectar flow, mite-fighting genetics, and some game-changing new tech for your hives.🤔 Is a zero mite count actually a warning sign for your colony's future? Could a spotty brood pattern be a GOOD thing? And are you ready to see a brand new tool for testing your queen's hygiene in action?📍 Highlights in this episode:✅ Learn to spot the fall flow in Zone 9B using hive scales and key indicator plants.✅ Discover why one of our hives jumped from zero to TEN mites in just three weeks (and what it means for mite wash tests).✅ Get a first look at a custom 3D-printed tool for performing a "pin-killed brood test."✅ See the incredible results from our experimental Small Hive Beetle bait that trapped over 130 beetles!✅ Watch a live mite check and our very first pin test on a promising mite-resistant queen.✅ Unpack the tough decision of when to treat a hive to ensure it survives the winter.✅ Hear our thoughts on the most dexterous beekeeping gloves we've found yet.🎙️ Ready to get your bees prepped for the months ahead? Listen to the full episode now and let us know your biggest fall beekeeping challenge in the comments!#Beekeeping #FallFlow #VarroaMites #QueenBreeding #HiveManagement #BeekeepingTips #SmallHiveBeetle #ApiaryLife

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