Episode 198 – Installing Packages and Nucs, Part 2: What I Did Wrong and What to Do Next 🐝

In this episode we pick up right where we left off and continue the install process, including a mistake I made and how to handle it if it happens to you. We also walk through what to do after installation, how to handle feeding, and what to expect in those first few days. This wraps up the install process and sets you up for your first inspections. 

What’s Inside This Episode:

• What happens if you remove the wrong cork on a queen cage and how to fix it

• Why leaving your bees alone after install is one of the most important steps

• How and when to check queen release without disturbing the colony

• Feeding strategies after install and when to start tapering off

• Differences in feeding and management between packages and nucs

• Common mistakes like over-inspecting and delaying installs too long

• What to expect in the first week and how to prepare for early inspections

Why Listen to This Episode?

Even small mistakes during install can have a big impact if you do not know how to handle them. This episode helps you recover from those moments and sets clear expectations for what comes next.

More Info:

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Additional Resources:

Installing Bee Packages: https://youtu.be/wSAXt4kODz8

Vented Entrance Reducer: https://youtube.com/shorts/bd6cEeE_kSk

Swarm Trap Prep and Bait Video: https://youtu.be/VOn8nv4ZqKE

Building a Swarm Trap: https://youtu.be/uksabwBuzlE

About the Podcast:

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