Are the wild bees correct, can you keep bees without treatments? | Randy McCaffrey

In this talk, we will take a look at feral colonies and their dwelling patterns to determine what draws them to these habitats. We will discuss how we can use that information to implement improved management strategies and bee health in our apiaries.

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