Transferring of Bees (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

F. Eric Millen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0282552111 ISBN 13: 9780282552114

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Learn proven beekeeping transfer methods to move colonies safely and efficiently.

This guide explains several practical ways to relocate bees, including when to use each method, how to manage the queen, and how to handle brood and honey during the transfer. It covers the direct method, self transfer, and alternatives for barrels, logs, or buildings, with step-by-step tips to keep bees calm and productive.

• How to move a hive while keeping the queen in place and avoiding disease spread.
• What equipment you need and the key steps to drum bees into a new hive.
• How to orient the new hive, manage entrances, and unite colonies after transfer.
• Special guidance for odd setups like barrels, hollow logs, or bee trees, and handling diseased colonies.

Ideal for readers who want practical, drill-ready techniques to relocate colonies with minimal loss and maximum honey flow as the season progresses. This edition is useful for hobbyists and seasoned beekeepers alike seeking clear, actionable instructions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282552111
• ISBN 13: 9780282552114
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 16