School’s in Session: Cell Builder & Grafting Tips (Day 1)

Day 1 at the 2026 Kent Williams Bee School – Cell Builder & Queen Grafting Tips In this video, we’re back at the 2026 Kent Williams Bee School in Wingo, Kentucky for Day 2, where Kent heads out to the bee yard to demonstrate one of the most important skills in beekeeping—raising your own queens. Kent walks through his step-by-step process for building a cell builder, explaining exactly how he sets it up for success and what conditions are needed to ensure strong, well-finished queen cells. Along the way, he shares valuable tips and small details that can make a big difference in your results. He also shows the group how to identify the perfect frame for grafting, pointing out what to look for when selecting larvae and why those choices matter when raising high-quality queens. This is a hands-on, in-the-yard session packed with practical advice, real-world techniques, and insights from decades of experience. Whether you’re new to queen rearing or looking to refine your process, there’s something here for you. In this video: How Kent sets up a reliable cell builder Key factors that lead to successful queen cell production What to look for in a grafting frame Tips and techniques from the field If you’re serious about improving your beekeeping and raising better queens, you won’t want to miss this one. 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more beekeeping content! #Beekeeping #QueenRearing #HoneyBees #BeeSchool #ApiaryLife #GraftingQueens #Beekeeper _________________________________________________________________________________ 🐝 Welcome to Bees in the Weeds – Beekeeping Tips, Tutorials & Bee Yard Adventures! Whether you’re a beginner beekeeper learning how to start a bee hive, or an experienced apiarist looking for advanced beekeeping techniques, you’ll find helpful videos here every week. I cover hive inspections, honey bee health, varroa mite management, honey harvesting, queen rearing, seasonal beekeeping tips, and more. 📌 Topics Covered on This Channel: – How to start beekeeping & set up your first hive. – Bee hive inspections & colony health checks. – How to harvest honey & make creamed honey. – How to harvest, process, and render beeswax. – Varroa mite control methods (treatment & prevention). – Identifying bee diseases & pests. – Seasonal beekeeping tasks for spring, summer, fall & winter. – Swarm prevention & catching swarms. – Best beekeeping tools & equipment reviews 📸 Follow My Beekeeping Journey: ✅ Instagram – https://bit.ly/3mG4oFf ✅ Facebook – https://bit.ly/3d6hoCh ✅ X (Twitter) – https://bit.ly/3O5vyAY 🛠 Beekeeping Gear I Recommend: https://amzn.to/4hpGJo5 – Hive Tool https://ultrabreezesuits.com/products... – Ultra Breeze Jumpsuit https://ultrabreezesuits.com/products... – Ultra Breeze Jacket https://www.betterbee.com/beekeepers-... – Betterbee Premium Smoker 💬 Be Part of the Community: Have questions about bees or beekeeping? Leave a comment below—I try to respond to every question! 📜 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed veterinarian or entomologist; all content is based on my personal experience and research. Always follow local beekeeping laws, regulations, and best practices for your area. ⸻ 📍 About Me & My Bees I’m a beekeeper based in Crestwood, Kentucky, caring for honey bee colonies across Oldham County. My apiary produces raw local honey, beeswax, and other hive products, and I’m passionate about helping other beekeepers succeed in our unique climate. If you’re in the Louisville area and interested in local honey or learning more about bees, this channel is for you! May God bless you and your bees! Cheers!