The Great Drone Suppression Conspiracy: how to work with your queens, not against them
Channel: Phil Chandler: Barefoot Beekeeper
Date: 2021-05-20

Drones have had a bad press from the beekeeping establishment for well over a century, and have been actively suppressed by beekeepers in the mistaken belief that fewer drones mean more honey. In this video, I explain why this has happened, why it is wrong and what you can do about it.



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