Beekeeping | Did Formic Pro Kill My Brood and My Queen? GIVEAWAY!

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Beekeeping | Did Formic Pro Kill My Brood and My Queen? GIVEAWAY!

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@nancyb7912 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished with my Formic Pro treatment, and was relieved to see your video that the queen survived your Formic Pro treatment. I would like to a video to see what you do for spring maintenance on a over-winterized hive. Or maybe doing a set of videos with experimenting on going to single deep hives.

@TheStrappygirl 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see more about ventilation over winter and wrapping hives. My bees were good until March and 💥 dead within a week and a half 😬 as always thank you for your knowledge 🙏

@bunhelsingslegacy3549 2 жыл бұрын

Mine too, double deeps (one hive died out completely by end of March AFTER starting to make cleansing flights, the other dwindled to nearly nothing in April), and it wasn't for lack of honey stores... here (Eastern Ontario) we're guessing the weather was just so wonky they just didn't spool up soon enough to sustain themselves, also may have had moisture issues as all the dead bees in the bottom were going moldy (and yes we were clearing the entrances all winter). They had kind of a high mite load by the time we got the honey supers off but couldn't find any after treatment...

@jerrygreen7850 2 жыл бұрын

Great video David. That's a very interesting hive. I would like to see a video on how you store your honey supers from your hives over winter, and wrapping your hives or leave them unwrapped.

@carolewoosley6095 2 жыл бұрын

As a first year beekeeper, and using Formic pro, I appreciate your videos and guidance immensely! Thank you, Dave!

@johnconly8769 2 жыл бұрын

Im a first year bee keeper in Louisiana. I would like to see a video on what to do to your hive after you extract the honey. As far removing supers ,frame care etc. I enjoy your videos Thanks

@otherworldlycosplaye 2 жыл бұрын

Constantly having conversations about location and direction of hives. For instance, place them in lots of sun, some sun some shade, or place hives where ever and the bees will manage? Love the channel.

@bobbean5968 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe a video to help us diagnose why a colony suddenly becomes aggressive. Good to know about the “August Effect”. Thanks David!

@ruthpenick4520 2 жыл бұрын

I am getting ready to treat my 2 hives this weekend. It finally cooled down here in Kentucky, so glad you do these videos for us newbies. I love that hive it looks like it would be great in all weather. Thank you for all you do

@j.alanmersereau9970 2 жыл бұрын

I'm new to Bee Keeping. In fact I won't get my first colony until Feb. or March 2023. It can get down to -30 for several days at a time here. A video about cold temps and Making sure your Bees don't get too cold. And Thanks David for making things understandable.

@brandiegross3929 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching the inspections when queen cells or missing queens occur and you have to decide on the fly what to do.

@neilstafford4166 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David I really enjoyed your videos. I live in central Wisconsin. I would like to see more on dearth and when to start feeding. Knowing that there is a pollen flow coming. This is my first year of bees. Thank you for your time.

@brownsbloomtenders 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a mite wash prior to, and following each treatment type. Say day 1, day 7, day 14, and so on. It could help determine what product people may choose to use.

@belindabeurrier5540 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! My brother has 3 hives. It's his first year. He got me hooked on watching your videos. I love learning about the bees. If I won that hive I would give it to him He just went to a bee conference in NC.

@thehipbeekatherine9520 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, love your videos. We have been treating the past few weeks and will be testing again to see how are counts look.

@georgedunn8757 2 жыл бұрын

Love that hive. Dave, I have a problem with larva cells busting open between the top and bottom super when doing my inspections. This makes the hive angry and not sure how to stop it. Could you please do a video explaining why this happens?

@jzak5723 2 жыл бұрын

The manufacturer states that some brood loss and queen loss/supercedure can occur even IF you follow the directions closely, so nobody should complain about negative issues using it. You use these treatments at your own risk, and there is no silver bullet for controlling all mites yet. Some hives respond better than others to treatments. Apivar never worked for me, so I switched to Formic Pro. For me, I used it for the first time last year, late summer, and had my best winter survival that I ever had. I also used OA vapor also, weeks afterwards, when brood rearing was about finished for the year. I did not notice unusual brood loss or any queen loss, and I treated about 20 hives.

@markbrown1273 2 жыл бұрын

being a first year beekeeper I have really enjoyed watching your videos. I've not watched them all so if I suggest something you have already covered I apologize. I live in the south and the fall is coming so I'd like to see what I need to do for my hives thru the winter in the south.

@MEretiredMI 2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate the sharing inspection re: FormicPro. Also like to say thank for your recent participation at the North Carolina Beekeepers Association Summer conference in Hickory, NC! We enjoyed your workshops! I’d like to gain further education about the late summer swarm that occasionally occurs. There are so many thoughts about how to deal with the usually small swarm; do you keep it and try to get it winter ready, leave it be and it will flee, watch for Queen strength and/or lack of being strong. This scenario just happened to us here in Hickory, NC. The Queen appeared to be maybe an old Queen as she never did anything to propagate the colony. A video about this kind of event would be beneficial to all. Thanks again David!

@johnreynolds614 2 жыл бұрын

Used MAQS last season between summer flow and goldenrod, along with OAV in November and had 100% over wintered success with this formula. Moved to Formic Pro this summer. Can't wait to get into the hives.

@huhwhynow9761 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David👋 Thank you sooo very much for this video just so timely! I have been researching and researching every treatment for two weeks. This is our first year as bee keepers and i just dont want to do it though i know i have to! Formic Pro was at the front of my mind and you helped me alot. We are out of the historic awful heatwave here in New Jersey but i think we may have a few days near or in the 90’s beginning Thursday and we do not yet have our formic pro. We began with our Nuc in later June and boy did it grow exponentially WOW!! They were treated just before hand. No i have not tested yet i am as we speak cutting strong fly sticky strips to put on my bottom board. I know i know. I will do a sugar shake too. I just cant do alcohol. Oh i am viewing the hive right now and it’s beautiful!! We have had our girls under a very large umbrella. Others have commented that between the ground cover and umbrella our bees look like they are on vacation at the islands! Lol. I say far from it these poor girls are enduring harsh temps and still working very hard. I am going to wait for this weenkend to pass and feed the girls well. I do have two questions if anyone reading this may know. I keep trying to make sugar water jars for Our in hive feeder. I have been in and out of the hospital with a mess of issues that may be autoimmune related and am homebound currently. One recent development looks like a rheumatoid artritis hence my right hand is not good. Does anyone know where i can possibly buy already made jar lids with or/w the jars? Does anyone make them or could make me a couple of lids with the correct size holes? I have been giving the girls home made pollen patties ( just enough to comesume in one day each time) i also gave some fondant. Is it ok to give fondant occasionally during these hot dry times? They do not melt in the hive. I want them ( feel so bad) to be healthy as can be going into the formic pro treatment! I did read to expect to lose about the same number of bees that would naturally die in a day to the formic pro treatment. I watched a video and in it they found dead bees i do not know how many alot or a little but just that there were dead bees. I noticed the hive is in full sun. I would love to watch a video full of bee keepers mistakes so i dont have to feel so ugh dumb🤦‍♀️😂David, have you any videos from your beginning years at bee keeping? Would so much like to see the early years! Thank you again so much for your videos and your wealth of knowledge… i know so many of us would be lost without you!❤️

@neilclark8994 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David. Just put in my Formic Pro on my hives yesterday as the weather in Pa is suppose to be below 90 for the next ten days so your video was spot on relevant for me. I would like a video over the winter re splitting hives in April. Two of my four hives swarmed this year and really depleted my honey out put. Thanks for your information on bees. My 5th year with bees and always learn something.

@derekjohnson747 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with us, I had no idea on the difference in Springtime vs August inspections. Could you give us some more information on winterizing? Southern states vs Northern states.

@laurameno9595 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a subscriber and I took your online bee course! I sure recommend your classes to all the new beeks I meet! I have such a problem with robbing in the fall. It’s so bad sometimes I don’t want to pull my supers! Each year it is a different pest from bald faced wasps, to yellow jacket! Also I would like to know more about the dynamics of moving bees on your own property without loosing foragers to the old location. How do they even know you moved them when they are inside the hive? How do they know to orientate and figure out they are somewhere new without loosing all the foragers? The same question with a fake swarm. I would think the act of swarming in and of itself would be the only way an old queen and 1/2 of the colony would feel like the did the actual swarming. Moving them to a box doesn’t give them that experience. Why would the queen and other bees stay in the new box at all? They don’t know they are all set to start over or do they? Thanks for all you do! I can’t tell you enough how much we appreciate your knowledge and experiences.

@jasonsouther5333 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. Your statements about bee aggression in the late Summer vs Spring was great. Helped me make sense of why my bees aren’t nearly as “sweet” as they were back when I installed them in March. I’d like to see more videos of the changes beekeepers should anticipate as the beekeeping season changes.

@beek 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@daltonwhite7468 2 жыл бұрын

Great video David! I would love to see a tutorial on how to attract bees to a hive from out of a house wall, or a hole in a tree. As in trying to save them from being terminated by a home owner. Thank you for the chance!

@trevorxcrawford2000 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. First year beekeeper with only two hives. Would like to see videos about balancing colonies when one is considerably stronger than another and other options.

@honeyandthecoop803 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see more on wax moth control, I know everyone says keep colonies strong, but that's not always an option. I also need tips on hive storage ideas when not in use, wax moth are tough on me here in South Carolina!

@patriciawoods9217 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. They have help me to become a better beekeeper and your coffee time gives me helpful information and thing to think about life. I would like to learn more about ventilation of each season. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge.

@ljudmilabem1098 2 жыл бұрын

Hi!!!! I love your videos but here are some of the my ideas about more videos: 1.video on the difference between Italian and Carnolian bees ( behavior, productivity....) . 2.Video what to feed bees if you want them to build a comb, what to feed them to enlarge population...... like receipt book :-) 3. Video how to store and protect your extra equipment. 4. Video on what plants/trees bees likes (include pictures) and what plants will give you more honey productions. Also where you can find information when plants/trees are blooming in your area. I have more ideas but for now this is my top 4 🙂

@angelaf1784 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful hive. We have been following you for about 3 years and took some of your classes. I'd love to see more videos on overwintering and types of quilt boxes. I really enjoy your monthly tips. Ps this is our first year using formic pro.

@zulikkowalski3547 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps a video on how to manage the honey supers in the winter - how many to leave on, how to store the extra ones, how and when to check if they are empty, how to put the new one on, ect. Thanks

@michellehamm4326 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David! I love the videos! I’m flying solo and mentorless on the beautiful Southern Coast of Oregon so you’re helping me SO much! I would love some troubleshooting videos (what to do if your queenless hive keeps rejecting queens) and how to close up (beehive) shop for winter. Thanks again!

@BrianCooper901 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a video about what time of year you combine your smaller hives or nucs to help your hives make it through winter. Thanks for sharing.

@JamesTezar 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so new to bee keeping that I don’t have a hive yet. Getting my knowledge base now. I have ordered a package for April delivery. Plan on getting my hive next month. Love the look of the one being given away.

@jeanneb8081 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fab video! Your perseverance in looking for eggs & larvae is greatly appreciated 😃. You’re such a generous and entertaining resource for new beekeepers like me.

@notuntilyoublessme 2 жыл бұрын

David thank you so much for your videos and your online courses! I’d love more info on observing and seeing if your added deep box is getting utilized right or if you might should remove it.

@dustinpotter8312 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked this follow through of the Formic-pro treatment. I have some on the way. Thanks for all the good tips.

@finbarwoitalla7248 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you have a video on oxalis acid treatments. I really appreciate you going through these various mite treatments!!

@ashleyrist3882 2 жыл бұрын

I would love a video about how you manage your colonies without queen excluders and some pros/cons from your perspective.

@billblakely5158 Жыл бұрын

Love all your videos. I'm a first year beekeeper and your videos are very awesome and helpful. Thank you! From Festus, MO.

@tthomson1006 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see you talk about the best time to start with bees & the basic supplies needed.

@shawnjohnson8334 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a first year keeper in Arkansas. Thanks for the videos have been helpful especially the monthly checklist.

@deebee44 2 жыл бұрын

Great video David. I'd love to see a side by side comparison of a chemically treated hive and a natural hive over the course of a year.

@lmorris4228 2 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of trimming down the hook. I will try that on a tool and see if I like it

@theresalawton7749 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! It would be helpful to see a video on the best kind of bee suit and how to get the correct size. I am having a terrible time finding one that fits me!

@davidrollyson1028 2 жыл бұрын

A video on bee escapes and fume boards would be interesting. I had a cheaper bee escape that came with my hive and it did not work at all. May have been my rookie status that affected my results. I made a fume board and went that method for now. A good video on evacuating bees from the supers with your experience would help us all. Also on side note. I used a drone comb in my hive based on your advice. I was very surprised at the number of mites found in the 6 cells I inspected before freezing it. I found 8 mites in 6 cells. So I had a real problem and currently in week two of my Formic treatment. Your videos on these two subjects helped me through the use of these items.

@PYehl1 2 жыл бұрын

Just used Formic Pro this week on a hive that higher mite count than I was expecting. They are my aggressive hive - so if queen dies I’m not gonna cry too much. I have a queen in order from local beekeeper just in case it need one this year. The Anel hive was very interesting! Love seeing new equipment like that. This is my 2nd year of beekeeping - 1st year for having a honey harvest. What about a video of options for storing frames over the winter safely. I bought a Hive Butler but little expensive to have a bunch of them for backyard beekeeper - also video about how to weigh your hives to know if they have enough resources for winter. Thanks for all your great content.

@tricialords8330 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos! I look forward to each new video and am always excited to watch. I bought your class package and I loved it, so much information! I appreciate your encouragement to beekeepers…I need it at times, lol. I’d like to see a video on how deal deal with wasps!! They are so bad in the fall! Love the videos…thanks again!

@themarcopolo9 2 жыл бұрын

More around mite treatment options and testing is always helpful.

@andywhetsell8828 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a video on what you do with honey supers after extracting and how soon you can put them back on the hive. Thank you for all the other great videos.

@howardthomas586 2 жыл бұрын

Please show us your options for mite control and testing. Thanks for all you do for us.

@jeffreydawson1346 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. As a new beekeeper you explain everything very well. Would like to see video on options for hive beatle options

@theboonecountybeekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a video on a Demaree split in the spring. Enjoy your videos.

@susanpetersen9212 2 жыл бұрын

I am just learning about beekeeping and in many ways don’t know what I don’t know! I would be interested in seeing the variety of mite treatments.

@richardmccombie4700 2 жыл бұрын

My subject that I would like to see covered is food sources, types of pollens, types of nectar, how the bees use these. What is the best for the bees, what has little value to the bees and how honey flavors are effected. Have a great day.

@DGS100 2 жыл бұрын

Would like to see a video on splitting hives. The specific arrangement of brood, honey, pollen , etc.. I have purchased some of you videos, but have not seen from you yet. I started with one hive this year and now have 4 hives. Purchased queen, split, and installed queen into 3 additional hives. Currently tried your bee feeding with pollen and the oils and amino acids on my 4 th hive. My bees have exploded this year in lower Michigan. I have gained a lot from your videos. I plan to purchase another set from your. Thanks for your videos. Nice presentation layout and content .

@thomaslee3591 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video on the FP mite treatment. I am a first year bee keeper I would like to see a video on what kind of plants and flowers to grow to help provide your bees with

@Nucandcrannyfarms 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David! Great video's, you've done so much to help me as a beekeeper. I work bees with my son age 14 and I kid you not he becomes my fascinated each time we open a hive . I guess I would like to see a good getting youth into bees video. Thank you again for all the help and building our confidence with bee's.

@bryansmerdon4283 2 жыл бұрын

Being new to beekeeping,, well im learning now to start in the spring with my first hive. I would like to u derstand better the cells and understanding the different types. Larva, bee breaks, capped types, etc. Thanks love the page and all your videos.

@HoneyMarketingBoard 2 жыл бұрын

my first year beekeeping. learning lots. Thankyou.

@daschman6004 2 жыл бұрын

That is a really interesting plastic hive. It would be fun to try it. I left a thin piece of insulation under my top covers this summer and I think it has kept the hives cooler. Thanks for showing it, and for giving us a chance to win it. Your videos are always interesting and informative.

@dianezobro3846 2 жыл бұрын

I would really appreciate a video on different scenarios that you've encountered after a hive/colony has swarmed. How to recover. What to watch out for in the months to come/follow. General guidelines for number of frames of brood vs honey/nectar. I'm a new beekeeper (in central NY) and am always watching for any new video you drop. I think our climates are similar. I run 2 deeps going into winter like you do. Thanks for being "you", and for sharing your vast knowledge with us!! 😊

@ASHBOT-OLDGUY 2 жыл бұрын

Question: I am planning my first hive next spring. What do I need to do before setting my first hive? Physical location, types of flowers, clover, and any special prep before hand? (Also planning on classes beforehand) Love your videos and already learning a lot!

@benandsusanfulton666 2 жыл бұрын

I would love a video about life span of a queen and when we should replace or wait. Thank you love your videos.

@spencerpuckett4823 2 жыл бұрын

First year beekeeper in Tennesse here. I’d love to see a video on combining two colonies into a 10 frame deep with a divider between the two colonies. I’ve heard that you can add supers on top with a queen excluder and the bees will work together in putting food away in the supers without fighting. I’ve heard it’s been done, but haven’t seen it myself and would like to know the outcome as it is something I would like to try myself. You’re videos have been very educational in my beekeeping journey and I always enjoy watching them. Keep up the good work.

@nursue2 2 жыл бұрын

I am a newby beekeeper and really enjoy your videos. I have not had time to checkout to see all of your videos, but need to know more about gathering propolis. I am a nurse practitioner and there is very good research on the benefits if propolis use in humans. Thanks so much for doing these KZfaq videos for people like me who are mostly just interested in saving the bees in a hostile environment.

@nancydavis5926 2 жыл бұрын

Mornin David..Love your channel..I'm in NC..and close to Midnight bee supply .. used to be a member of Calvins club..but moved. I would like to see more vids on catching swarms and what to do after they are caught.. I caught a swarm in late spring and trying to help get them through the upcomming winter months..we have fairly mild winters not sure if I should wrap the hive or not..thank you for all your information.. I learn so much from you..

@susieyoung4481 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos. Would especially be interested in video about queen rearing and how to prepare for more of honey in the spring

@tlcross9620 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome hive giveaway.!!! Did you know that propolis takes the pain and swelling away from a sting. Stung in the nose and immediately added a Propolis Bandage, looked like a booger but it smelled heavenly.

@staffordmike4174 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to know more about combining hives for winter and/or how small of a hive can carry through the winter.

@richdm7902 2 жыл бұрын

Hello David! My wife and I are new to beekeeping and love watching your videos. We would like more information on winter preparation and feeding. When do we stop using liquid feed and do we feed with pollen paddies alone?? Thanks for the August tips!!

@walterstover584 2 жыл бұрын

I need to know how to strengthen my weak hive. I so enjoy and use your videos to become a better bee keeper!!

@mattgilbert364 2 жыл бұрын

Love your content. I would love to learn more about queen rearing.

@sethshortt4315 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video on how to influence your bees to fill frames with comb. I’m a second year beekeeper and noticed that that’s a bit annoying to get an established hive to fill in frames on a new super.

@AmandaSparkle 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a video with more information regarding queen marking. I have seen videos where some swear by it, and others are emphatically against it however, no one ever says why. As an aspiring beekeeper I'm interested to know the details regarding queen marking, and why there some are for it and others against. Thanks for the opportunity to win. If I do win, this would be my very first hive. I have been reading books and watching videos for over a year, and this would be a very cool way to get started! I love your explanations of things, and look forward to learning more! 🐝

@anncox576 2 жыл бұрын

Would love a video on honey bound hives and how to fix it. Thanks again for a great video.

@Oracle4DeAtlantis 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel, and excellent advice. The thing that I am most curious about is, what are the temperature differences between the brood chamber, and the super chamber, on average, if you know, and why is this so important? I’ve installed a temperature and hygrometer monitoring device inside my Lyson hive, and I keep track of the bees with Bluetooth monitoring on my phone, in part to alert me of a sudden change, if anything abnormal arises. Thank you again for your wonderful knowledge base, which is invaluable to all new beekeepers and experienced, alike. You are my favorite beekeeping channel on KZfaq.

@smileyray 2 жыл бұрын

I ran across your videos first part of this year. And after watching a few of your videos I decided to get some hives and I have ordered me some bee to be here this coming up March. So far I can't think of anything I need to make a video on.

@conloncarabine6110 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Great video as always. I would like to see a video on your thoughts about the apimaye hive (insulated similar to this one) and also a video on oxalic acid treatments.

@rebeckagraves4605 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love a video on 8 frame mediums vs a regular 10 frame langstroth vs a top bar hive for smaller women to work on their own without risking loosing the hive in the winter. I've been told the 8 frame mediums are lightest and probably best for me Wright wise, but I worry about the bees not having enough space/heat for the winter. (Similar to your climate, eastern panhandle of wv)

@josephstephens1548 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David.

@wesmcfarland4106 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Dave, A few tips on winter hive maintenance in warmer climates would be great. Here in west TX for the most part winters are mild and some days can be quite warm but occasionally cold spells settle in and temps in the low teens can occur. Some feeding suggestions for mild winter areas would be helpful as well. Thanks for the great videos and really enjoyed your online classes!

@atcjoey 2 жыл бұрын

Bee yard placement, pros and cons. Thanks for all the great content.

@kokosmom2 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video thank you. I'd like to see a video on what "honey bound" hives are and how to deal with it

@user-qb6fp5xz2p 16 күн бұрын

I like the all plastic hive you were giving away. I would like to you test the Fromco Pro vapor. It seems like it would work better than the pads. Please show us more information on the vapor treatment.

@Jaepetus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your great and informative videos. First year beekeeper and would like to see how you use propolis and burr comb! Cheers!

@tomcor2 2 жыл бұрын

david, thanks for all the great videos. i've been watching you since 2003 when i started keeping bees. i would like to see something about hive beetle control or elimination. when i started, i never heard of them in my area, but are seeing them more and more. thanks again for all the information you provide all of us

@jeffstoeger2974 2 жыл бұрын

Great video David. Can't wait to hear about August treatment for mites.

@kathywhite-crow3595 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again David ☺️ another great and timely video as I am checking mites tomorrow.

@thomasbouldin4288 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a video on when to stop feeding before winter. Thanks for this video.

@VAAv8or 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David, I have an idea for a video... as urban and suburban beekeeping becomes more and more popular, I think it would be neat to see more of these setups. If you could do an interview (even virtually) with other beekeepers in these environments, this would give potential newcomers an idea of what to expect. Most of the youtube beekeeping community is rural and I think that leaves a lot questions for potential urbanite/suburbanite beekeepers who may be wondering about hive placement, swarm control, dealing with neighbors, navigating local ordinances, etc. Seeing how others have been successful in these conditions would give these folks a leg up!

@SortOfaBeekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David I Have learned so much from all your videos and taking your classes.. I think everybody listed some really great choices for new videos. I would also like to see Information on single brood management and i would like to see information information on honey extraction from start to finish. Thank you so much for all you do you. And that Is a unique looking hive. I really like that it has the closures to snap the pieces together.

@nolnacsm 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think I can watch enough videos on finding the queen… very helpful. I’d like to see another discussion about finding queens in DOUBLE brood chambers. ThHANKS!

@thecakeladytm 2 жыл бұрын

Gosh, a subject for a future video... Shortly after I started with bees several years ago, I found you & binge watched your channel. I continue to learn from your incredible experience and knowledge, and I can't imagine there's any subject you haven't covered! Something I've been trying to decide and maybe a video would help with: locating my hives. I live out in the country surrounded by soy and corn fields. I placed my 8 hives several hundred feet apart along the unoccupied side of my property in the hopes that the micro environmental changes from one location to the next would help the hives. They all have a bit of shade in the summer, the creek for water when we have drought conditions, natural wind breaks for the winter, and a diverse variety of flowering plants to keep them in pollen and nectar nearly year round. A derth is hard to find here, bcs I'm able to leave the wild plants alone like a prairie for the bees, being out of town limits, and I have purposefully planted to cover the seasons. My thought was that I didn't know how my property was effected by micro-climates before placing my bees, and I didn't want my ignorance to cause then harm. I hoped that when the winter or summer was harsh, that the protection offered by one micro climate or another could keep a hive alive over the micro environments where others are placed, rather than find I had placed them all in an unknowingly horrid location. I did this early, early on before I knew any better? I wonder sometimes if I should move and place them all close together in one smaller area as I see KZfaqrs do. All of this to say, my idea for a new video is: If I should move my established hives to all be closer together, why, when, and how are the best way(s) to do that to prevent robbing, lost bees, stressed colonies, etc.? (Is there a benefit for the bees or is it only for the convenience of the beekeeper?) Thanks!

@nikigores8774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David for this demo; pretty interesting. More videos on other methods of mite treatments would be great.

@markprzybyszewski74 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see more monthly tips. Thank you for all of the great content!

@pingme67 2 жыл бұрын

Staring out. I am so new that newbie has more experience. Ha Ha. Planing to start in the spring. Would love to have a head start on getting started. 😊

@toddholmer9700 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video on formic pro. I have had some concerns about the using it, but now I feel more comfortable about using it. I have been using the more natural treatments of powered sugar, green drone comb and screened bottom board. I would like to see a video on moving a hive full of bees. It is something I would like to do but have always wondered how you pick up a whole hive and move it. Thanks for the great videos.

@F3commish 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I am a new bee keeper and I have never seen a video about this: When it’s time to harvest Honey next year what system or processes do you have to make sure you aren’t harvesting the sugar water honey from the sugar water you feed them in the fall? Thanks. Love all the videos. I’ve been watching for a little over a year or so.

@BrendanPNW 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a videos on: the legal and state registering, building your hives (start to finish), Backyard beekeeping setups, and a suggestions on what to do with all the honey when you don't plan to sell it yourself.