I Killed the Queen in My First Hive... Here's Why

In my first beekeeping video, I made the tough call to kill (and requeen) the queen in one of my new hives — here's exactly why. 0:00 Spotting the Queen & Today's Plan 0:17 Opening the Hive & Searching 7:41 Finding the Queen 8:20 Killing the Queen & Why 8:40 What Happens Next 12:34 Who I Am This is real backyard beekeeping from a complete beginner — no sugarcoating, just honest lessons as I learn. I'll follow up in about a month to show whether it worked, once the bees raise a new queen. I'm Jacob, and this is Everyday Beekeeper — my real journey starting beekeeping this spring. New videos covering the apiary build, hive stands, electric fencing, security cameras, tools, and the tech that makes backyard beekeeping easier. If you're thinking about starting beekeeping — or already keeping bees — drop your questions or thoughts in the comments! #Beekeeping #Requeening #BeginnerBeekeeping #BackyardBees #NewBeekeeper #HiveManagement #BeekeepingForBeginners #Homesteading