Backyard Beekeeping Q&A Episode 305 May 9th

Today we're talking about defensive bees and new splits that won't leave the hive among other topics. Have a question or suggestion for a future topic? Please follow this link: https://fredsfinefowl.com/thewaytobeequestions.html Listen to the podcast: https://fredsfinefowl.com/podcastthewaytobee.html Smoker Pellets that won't leave you cold! https://nwpabeekeepers.org/pay-membership-dues/ols/products/smoker-pellets Today's Topics are listed below: 1) When one colony is aggressive, how do you determine which one it is? 2) When will the Long Langstroth Plans be updated? https://fredsfinefowl.com/plansprints.html 3) I did a split last week and there appears to be no activity in the new hive. Should I add more bees? 4) You mentioned you were taking Hive Frames with photos in them to the zoo. Did you take those yourself? Excellent Frame insert educational images coming soon: https://girlnextdoorhoney.com/product/frame-posters/ 5) I bought a bag of pollen from Amazon, will it attract bees? 6) There is a 200 foot transmission 5g tower going up just 300 feet from my apiary. Is this bad news? 7) This is my first time having chalk brood. What should I do about it? I invite you to support our veterans, every little bit counts: https://hivesforheroes.org/ Join the conversation, The Way To Bee Fellowship: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3062274013832702/ Listen to The Way To Bee Podcast while you work: https://frederickdunn.podbean.com/ This channel is always FREE, but many viewers have asked how they can support my work. Here is my Patreon Page: (All donations go directly into the content you see here.) Thank you! patreon.com/user?u=27025526 Yes, I do have shirts, coffee cups, and canvas bags that I branded and designed with The Way To Bee. If there is something you want but don't see, please let me know and I may custom-design something new. :) https://freds-fine-products.creator-spring.com/ Chapters provided by Adam Holmes 00:00 Introduction 10:28 When one colony is aggressive, how do you determine which one it is? 14:20 When will the Long Langstroth Plans be updated? 23:00 I did a split last week and there appears to be no activity in the new hive. Should I add more bees? 26:00 You mentioned you were taking Hive Frames with photos in them to the zoo. Did you take those yourself? 30:34 I bought a bag of pollen from Amazon, will it attract bees? 23:40 There is a 200 foot transmission 5g tower going up just 300 feet from my apiary. Is this bad news? 41:55 This is my first time having chalk brood. What should I do about it?