Last spring a swarm moved into some empty equipment that was missing some of the frames in Jim’s apiary. In this clip, John replaces the cross combs with needed frames. This is a messy, but necessary task for efficient beekeeping.
Next Lesson: Refurbishing Hive Equipment
- What may happen if frames are left out of a hive containing a colony of honeybees?
- What are two concerns to be considered prior to removing cross comb from a colony?
- If cross combing is natural why is it a concern within a colony?