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How do you keep bees from abandoning a brand new hive in the first month?
With the rising cost of package bees and nucs in 2026, losing a new hive to absconding is a costly setback for both hobbyists and sideliners. Cast your vote to share what works best for keeping a fresh colony settled.
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