How to Split a Hive

In this video, Frank from Mann Lake demonstrates an easy method for splitting a beehive colony to prevent swarming. (0:00) Prepare: Remove the lid and smoke the bees to drive them down. (1:37)Transfer Frames: Shake bees off the frames, and transfer brood frames with pollen and nectar to a new box, ensuring the queen is not transferred. (2:58) Add Queen Excluder: Place a queen excluder on the original box and replace the lid. Wait to let the bees move: Allow an hour or more for nurse bees to move back up. (5:58) Final Setup: Place the new box on a new bottom board. Strap it if moving to a new apiary, or use an entrance reducer if keeping it in the same location. (6:43) Add a Queen: Introduce a new queen or let the bees raise one, based on the season and drone availability. What Frank Mentioned: Hive Kits Traditional Complete Hive Kit, 10 Frame| Z606 : https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-components/beginner-essentials/traditional-complete-hive-kit-10-frame/ Queen Excluders: Plastic Queen Excluder | Z159: https://www.mannlakeltd.com/plastic-queen-excluder/ Metal Queen Excluder | MD120: https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-components/hive-accessories/queen-excluder/ Wood Bound Metal Queen Excluder | Z539: https://www.mannlakeltd.com/wood-bound-metal-queen-excluder/ Feed Prosweet: www.mannlakeltd.com/feeding-medications/pro-sweet-liquid-feed/ Entrance Reducer: 10 Frame Entrance Reducer | WW355: https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-components/hive-covers-bottom-boards/10-frame-entrance-reducer/ Shop Mann Lake: https://www.mannlakeltd.com Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more beekeeping wisdom and bee-friendly content. Happy beekeeping! #mannlake #beekeeping #beekeepers