The Basics Of Requeening A Hive
Is the thought of requeening bees scary? Don't let it. It is great to your hive, and it's also great for you as an beekeeper. It is possible to be confused about how to requeen an hive. You can find lots of information on how to do this. What is Requeening, You Ask? The process of requesting a hive should be performed every one to two years. There are many benefits to both the hive itself and for you. People often avoid requeening a hive because of their fear of the process or the expense. The expense of raising queens can be avoided if you decide to do it yourself. But what exactly is requeening? Requeening: This is when the beekeeper "disposes” of the previous queen, and replaces her . But how can you do this? It is not as difficult as it seems. There are two possible ways to requeen your property. Direct requeening may not be the best option. The bees may kill you if you allow the queen to e...