Hello,
Just a general question. I'm looking to place a big order for supplies and trying to take inventory of what I have and decide what I might need. Still looking into methods for mite control and interested in learning more about brood breaks (although that's a different topic altogether). I also plan to make splits and I'm just not all that graceful in handling frames/bees yet, so I also thought that trapping her to one frame might reduce my likelihood of harming or losing her in the mix while removing brood frames to make splits (again, another topic itself, just looking into ways to handle the queen right now so I know what I need to buy).
My question right now is what is the easiest way to catch a queen or trap her on a frame? Like the most idiot/goof-proof way with the least chances of squishing her? I don't quite trust myself to be able to catch and transfer her to a queen cage without harming her. Is there an alternative I can buy?
Just making my spring "wish list" of equipment looking ahead for the next season. Thanks
Just a general question. I'm looking to place a big order for supplies and trying to take inventory of what I have and decide what I might need. Still looking into methods for mite control and interested in learning more about brood breaks (although that's a different topic altogether). I also plan to make splits and I'm just not all that graceful in handling frames/bees yet, so I also thought that trapping her to one frame might reduce my likelihood of harming or losing her in the mix while removing brood frames to make splits (again, another topic itself, just looking into ways to handle the queen right now so I know what I need to buy).
My question right now is what is the easiest way to catch a queen or trap her on a frame? Like the most idiot/goof-proof way with the least chances of squishing her? I don't quite trust myself to be able to catch and transfer her to a queen cage without harming her. Is there an alternative I can buy?
Just making my spring "wish list" of equipment looking ahead for the next season. Thanks
