Hiving a Big Swarm (with tips on using a water spray instead of smoke)
Channel: Phil Chandler: Barefoot Beekeeper
Date: 2021-06-07

New beekeepers are often told that the use of a smoker is essential. It is not: I haven't used one for about 15 years and I have 30-50 colonies. A water mist spray is a perfectly viable alternative to smoke and is much easier, cleaner and healthier for you and for the bees.



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