Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Easiest Way to Split Bees and You Don't Have to Find the Queen

In this video, I demonstrate the queen excluder method for splitting bees, a technique perfect for spring beekeeping. Watch as I perform a thorough hive inspection, showing you exactly how to split a hive to expand your apiary. This method is considered one of the easiest for managing your honey bees. #brucesbees #splittingbees #beekeeping

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