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Chuck Cook Podcast

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

05 Oct 2025

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🐝🍁 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.πŸ€” 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?πŸ“ Highlights in this episode:βœ… Learn to spot the fall flow in Zone 9B using hive scales and key indicator plants.βœ… Discover why one of our hives jumped from zero to TEN mites in just three weeks (and what it means for mite wash tests).βœ… Get a first look at a custom 3D-printed tool for performing a "pin-killed brood test."βœ… See the incredible results from our experimental Small Hive Beetle bait that trapped over 130 beetles!βœ… Watch a live mite check and our very first pin test on a promising mite-resistant queen.βœ… Unpack the tough decision of when to treat a hive to ensure it survives the winter.βœ… Hear our thoughts on the most dexterous beekeeping gloves we've found yet.πŸŽ™οΈ 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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