Chapter
Beekeeping Tools and Tips
39:56 - 46:56 (07:00)
Learn about useful tools for beekeeping, including a hive tool and a mason jar feeder, as well as tips for managing and expanding your hive.
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Learn about the different tools to feed bees, including mason jars and pet waterers, with a focus on using pure sugar water to prevent the production of solid waste.
39:56 - 42:24 (02:27)
Summary
Learn about the different tools to feed bees, including mason jars and pet waterers, with a focus on using pure sugar water to prevent the production of solid waste.
ChapterBeekeeping Tools and Tips
EpisodeSelects: The Ins and Outs of Beekeeping
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Langstroth hive design has been around since 1850 and has since become a popular choice for beekeepers due to its simplicity and efficiency in adding more brood chambers and honey supers.
42:24 - 43:55 (01:30)
Summary
The Langstroth hive design has been around since 1850 and has since become a popular choice for beekeepers due to its simplicity and efficiency in adding more brood chambers and honey supers. A basic Langstroth hive is affordable and practical for beekeeping beginners.
ChapterBeekeeping Tools and Tips
EpisodeSelects: The Ins and Outs of Beekeeping
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hive tool in beekeeping is used to loosen the bee glue, called propolis, and pry open the hive without damaging it.
43:55 - 46:56 (03:01)
Summary
The hive tool in beekeeping is used to loosen the bee glue, called propolis, and pry open the hive without damaging it. Additionally, veteran beekeepers are able to build up a sensitivity to bee stings, forgoing the use of gloves and protective clothing during beekeeping.