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The video further highlights the process of creating new colonies—or "nukes"—from an existing hive. David explains how to effectively pull frames from a productive hive and transfer them to a queenless box. By shaking nurse bees off a frame, they can increase the overall strength of the new colony, allowing it to flourish without excessive aggression.
This strategic use of strength and placement can help ensure smoother transitions when splitting hives, allowing beekeepers to expand their operations without significant turmoil among the bees.