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In this series of Buyer Beware articles, I share some personal experiences as well as some pitfalls and challenges that new beekeepers that I have come into contact with have experienced. Buyer Beware | Part 1 focused on getting the right information from the seller prior to making a commitment to purchase nucs or full hives.   Buyer Beware | Part 2 focused on what you may be faced with when acquiring 'abandoned' or 'rescue' hives. Now, let's talk about the repercussions of

In Buyer Beware Part 2, I share with you what you can expect when you take on 'abandoned hives.

Today was an exciting day for Emily. I had received a call for a swarm collection. It was the school holidays. And Emily was hanging off...