Modified Taranov How to split a colony

[For want of a better word]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_651nZyUqI

Series of videos, from across the pond, that may bee of interest !!

Previous video.... why to buy a full suit and how not to use a hive tool and why frames with queen cells need to be carefully handled !


Enjoy

 

[Poly Hive]

Having done a Taranov sveral times my comments are:

Yes it works

Be damn sure you have a VERY good bee suit and no observers/neighbours

Its bloody rough on the bees.

Its rough.

Never again.

PH