Saving Wild Honeycomb

When a rookie beekeeping mistake caused my bees to build wild honeycomb, I had to get creative! See how I repurposed their messy wax buildup with budget-friendly DIY wired frames for transplanting. Follow along for tips on correcting hive errors, modifying equipment, and keeping bees happy. Join me as I share my adventures in apiculture as a passionate newbie learning through trial and error. Let's keep the honeyflowing conversation buzzing!
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Harry Rufus | Your Gateway to Beekeeping
a beehive filled with bees and honeycombs
Clever Beekeeper Upcycles Bees' Wild Honeycomb
Mismatching my nucs' frames with my hive frames caused bees to build wild comb. See my budget fix: modifying frames to transplant & reuse their wax! #Honeycomb #WildComb
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Repurposing Wild Comb: A Beekeeper's DIY Frame Hack
Mismatched hive frame sizes led my bees to build wild comb. Watch me DIY modify blank frames with wire to transplant the comb and preserve their wax. #Honeycomb #WildComb
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DIY Bee Frame Hack for Transplanting Wild Honeycomb
Don't waste your bees' precious comb! Learn my inexpensive wire frame modification for transplanting wild honeycomb onto foundationless frames. #Honeycomb #WildComb
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Beekeeping Mistakes: Dealing With Wild Comb Buildup
See the problem I caused by using mismatched frames, and how I creatively solved it by repurposing wild honeycomb onto DIY frames. Tips for beekeepers. #Honeycomb #WildComb
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Rookie Beekeeper Learns From Mismatching Frame Sizes
I made the mistake of putting smaller frames from nucs into my bigger hive boxes. See how I handled the wild comb buildup and salvaged the bees' hard work. #Honeycomb #WildComb