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Episode 120 – Pollen Traps: The Pros, Cons, and Practical Tips for Harvesting Pollen 🐝🌼
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In this episode, I dive into everything you need to know about pollen traps: why you might want to use them, the tools and methods involved, and how to handle and store the pollen you collect. I also cover some of the potential downsides to using pollen traps and share tips on how to package pollen for sale. Whether you’re curious about supplementing your colonies or looking for another way to support your beekeeping journey, this episode has you covered! 🐝💛
What’s Inside This Episode:
- Why Harvest Pollen? The importance of pollen for brood development, worker health, and colony strength.
- Tools and Methods: Front-mounted vs. bottom-mounted traps.
- Storing Pollen: Best practices for drying, freezing, and preventing spoilage.
- Downsides and Cautions: How to avoid weakening your colony.
- Selling Pollen: Tips for packaging and marketing your pollen safely.
Why Listen to This Episode?
If you're considering using pollen traps or just want to understand the role of pollen in your bees’ health, this episode provides practical advice and insights to guide you.
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