Walt Dunmore's Bee Yard
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Hi, I'm Walt Dunmore. I've spent more than fifty years working bees, building my own equipment, and learning what colonies can teach you when you slow down and pay attention. This channel shares practical beekeeping shaped by seasons, mistakes, family knowledge, and bees that thrive where they live. We'll cover catching swarms, bait hives, local genetics, queen and colony management, winter preparation, mite control, old equipment, and warning signs that are easy to miss. Some lessons came from my father, Otis. Others came from empty boxes, failed colonies, and hard winters. No miracle products or perfect seasons. Just clear explanations, honest stories, and useful traditional methods. Walt Dunmore is a realistic AI-generated presenter. The educational material is based on established beekeeping knowledge and traditional practices.
I’ve Caught Over 200 Swarms in 50 Years Without a Smoker - Walt Dunmore’s Quiet Method
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The Fast-Growing Bee Plant Most Backyards Are Missing
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I Haven't Bought Bees in 40 Years — My Father's Swarm Trap Method
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I Never Feed Sugar Syrup Before Checking These 7 Things - 50 Years With Bees
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How I Know Honey Is Ready to Harvest - 50 Years of Experience
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I Lost 7 Hives Before I Stopped Guessing at Varroa — My 50-Year Mite Plan
Walt Dunmore's Bee Yard · 457 views · 2 months ago
You Pulled Your Honey - Do These 8 Things Before You Leave the Apiary
Walt Dunmore's Bee Yard · 266 views · 1 month ago
How to Harvest Honey Without an Extractor - Crush and Strain Step by Step
Walt Dunmore's Bee Yard · 335 views · 1 month ago
Why I Replace Old Brood Comb Every Few Years - Even When It Looks Fine
Walt Dunmore's Bee Yard · 204 views · 2 months ago
I Stop Swarms Before Queen Cells Appear - The Timing Most Beekeepers Miss
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My Bees Look Busy but Lose Weight Every July - My 50-Year Dearth Plan
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Most Winter Colony Losses Begin in Late Summer - 7 Checks I Never Skip
Walt Dunmore's Bee Yard · 437 views · 1 month ago
The Truth About Thyme for Varroa - Why One Cup Is Not a Treatment
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I Know What's Wrong With a Hive Before I Open It - 7 Signs My Grandfather Taught Me
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Why Are Thousands of Bees Outside the Hive? When Bearding Is Normal - and When to Worry
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