10/30/2026
To treat or not to treat? That’s the big question facing Jeff and Phil.
In Episode #06 of Jeff’s Hives, Phil walks Jeff through his philosophy on low mite counts and tackles the essential fall tasks every beekeeper needs to handle before winter sets in.
Here’s what’s inside this week’s episode:
👉 The "Never-Die" Smoker: Phil demonstrates his foolproof method to keep your smoker lit for hours.
👉 Hive Merge Follow-Up: A quick check-in on the merged hive from Episode 05 to see how the bees are adjusting.
👉 Fall Mite Strategy: The breakdown on why and how to apply a preventative Formic Pro treatment . . . even if your alcohol wash numbers look low.
👉 The Honey Jackpot: Popping the top boxes to uncover over 80 pounds of gorgeous, perfectly capped honey.
Whether you're finalizing your fall management plan or just love seeing a full honey super, Phil's expert advice will help you get your apiary winter-ready.
Watch Episode #06 of Jeff’s Hives now! (Filmed early September 2026)
What does your fall mite management routine look like this season? Let us know in the comments below! 👇