Splitting Colonies for the Small Scale Beekeeper

Splitting Colonies for the Small Scale Beekeeper is a practical guide to increasing hive numbers and managing swarming. The book covers when and how to split colonies based on local nectar flows and seasonal conditions, helping beekeepers maintain healthy, productive hives.

Key Points:

• Step-by-step guidance on colony splitting

• Methods include “walk-away splits,” splits with a mated queen, and splits using swarm cells

• Explains the benefits and drawbacks of each method

• Timing advice based on local nectar flow and seasonal conditions