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This video takes the challenge out of lighting your beehive smoker by showing you how to light, add kindling of the right size and type, and use natural smoker fuel such as burlap or natural-fiber mailing twine. You also see how to use the bellows throughout the process to achieve the cool smoke you want for the safety of your hive. About This Article
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