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Podcast: Honey Bee Obscura Podcast
Episode: Plain Talk: Installing Tew Packages
Description: In this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew takes listeners into the bee yard to share his experience installing two packages of bees. He discusses the realities of package season, including unexpected challenges like ants, and reflects on why starting with two colonies is often better than one. Jim compares two common package installation techniques: the fast "shake and dump" method and a slower, less disruptive approach where bees migrate into the hive on their own. He explains why he's favoring the slower method this year and offers practical advice on preparing equipment, managing the queen...