Big PROBLEM in the HORIZONTAL HIVE! Was THRIVING now DYING

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4 жыл бұрын

Beekeeping can be tricky. Today we are addressing a big problem with the horizontal hive. We caught a swarm last year and it was doing great. Then I noticed something strange and had to investigate.... Here is what we found
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@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY 4 жыл бұрын

horizontalhive.com and use coupon code OFFGRID when you register for savings $$ There is so much info in every video we produce. Make sure to enjoy them and keep learning =)

@robycannady160 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another video with knowledge.

@frenchysandi 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry bees are fascinating but for me at a distance. I love to see them in the garden however I live in town.

@AAA-be6wk 3 жыл бұрын

What happened was no ventilation or not proper ventilation. You asking him a question and he's a student of yours. You should be explaining to him how it happened. From my point of view that type of Hive can't get the proper ventilation.

@heidismith8970 3 жыл бұрын

OFF GRID with DOUG & STACY I think you should try shungite for the bees. Place 3 small stones next to the entrance.

@Jskh 3 жыл бұрын

A great lesson I took away from this and the "split" video is that if you do the artificial swarm, it could save half of your bee colony from disaster! Who knows, your whole native bee population could have been wiped out had you not gone and split them earlier!

@GoodTimesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Dr. Leo! You are ready for your own youtube channel!

@JeffGillis1 2 жыл бұрын

You’re providing a wonderful example of two completely different men collaborating, your collaboration is fantastic!

@FrederickDunn 3 жыл бұрын

11:55 that's a great tip, leaving that thin wooden insert in place does aid in the bees building foundationless comb right down. I've had great success with those strips and no wax priming at all, just using alternating foundation and foundationless frames adjacent to one another. I really enjoyed this autopsy of the hive, thank you for sharing. I would like to know if you've noticed a big difference in the small hive beetle loading in your shaded hives as compared with your full sun hives? One of my viewers asked me to pop in and view this video. Dr. Leo is a fascinating individual!

@Juniperlaneestatesales 2 жыл бұрын

I am in texas. Does the shade v full sun matter?

@mikelstous Жыл бұрын

@@Juniperlaneestatesales From Dr. Leo's class, he says yes it does especially with non-insulated hives in the south. He demonstrated his insulated Layens horizontal hive with the extra (4th) entrance specifically for ventilation. Also don't face the entrance to the Texas afternoon sun so the bees can beard on a shaded side in the heat. Also might consider a gable roof instead of the flat roof for better ventilation.

@aanadyia4582 Жыл бұрын

I am doing this in my first hive as well. The bees seem to build on the foundationless frames with a starter strip first and build the comb out faster than they have on the foundation.

@TheRainHarvester Жыл бұрын

Fredrick, Do the bees take longer on foundation or no foundation on your hives?

@f_youtubecensorshipf_nazis 3 жыл бұрын

He should make his own channel where he goes through the hives explaining the reasoning behind them. I have watched his lectures but they don't have the same effect on me as watching him in the field holding a frame and telling me why it's better.

@jaynapickett618 3 жыл бұрын

I concur 👏 it's not the same for me either..

@Sunny-jz3dy 2 жыл бұрын

What he said! lol

@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY 2 жыл бұрын

Why do yall miss all the valuable info? Seriously kzfaq.info/sun/PLylxeR881sUZa77scYCJihZPDYhCrHRHU It's COMPLETE!

@KKIcons 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah to me this whole series of setting the hives up and checking them has been better than my bee class I attended. Of course the bee class and time with our bees (before they got absconded and got overrun with moths) help me understand what he is talking about better.

@Fiona2254 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I got two insulated hives for East Texas, and one swarm trap, the bees moved directly into the hive box. I had been opening the door, as well as having 2 lemon grass scenter in there, during the day when I noticed scouts and a day later I had my first swarm install itself. Thanks to this channel and Dr Leo I got my first colony 6 weeks after moving into our 20 acre property.

@Sunny-jz3dy 2 жыл бұрын

That's great! Good luck!

@TheRainHarvester Жыл бұрын

How far away did you put the swarm trap? Any other tips?

@jamiesussdorf5611 Жыл бұрын

This is great to hear! I am going to do what you did and see if I can catch a swarm there!

@randalljames1 2 жыл бұрын

love his teaching style.. Enough explanation to understand the "why" without overload.. Would be easy to overwhelm a new beekeeper with additional information.. great 101 teaching..

@BlanchardsBees 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy when you have Dr. Leo on. He's a hoot!🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

@leahiamhopesulony4997 4 жыл бұрын

...and always packed with wisdom.

@reneebrown2968 4 жыл бұрын

And very knowledgeable

@marcuswhite3628 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like I have just taken a college level course! I was mesmerized - the fastest 1:07:26 I have ever watched on KZfaq!

@jeremiahn3651 3 жыл бұрын

"If you didnt tell them you had it, nobody would know." No nonsense whatsoever. Absolutely zero. Love it

@homesteadhousewife9964 2 жыл бұрын

Natural Botox injections! 😱

@RyanMcDonnough 3 жыл бұрын

If that dead-out is due to swarming, then why aren’t there any swarm cells? 💡 They probably absconded because they were overwhelmed with SHB or varroa or both.

@atlas4225 Жыл бұрын

Minute 4:40 .... He very directly mentioned how they absconded due to small hive beetle and wax moth. Watch before you critique.

@andrewlay88 Жыл бұрын

Watch and learn...

@RyanMcDonnough Жыл бұрын

@@andrewlay88 Watch that video and learn how to neglect bees and subsequently create absurd excuses for why the hive is empty. 💡

@RyanMcDonnough Жыл бұрын

@@atlas4225 He stated that they “swarmed”. I’m that neglecting to monitor/control varroa had absolutely nothing to do with their demise. 😏

@weslypype1 3 жыл бұрын

Full shade = Full of wax moths... Full sun = Full of bees :)

@FrederickDunn 3 жыл бұрын

There is definitely lots of supporting data for that. Hive beetles have demonstrated a preference for shaded hives. I wonder if Doug has made that comparison with his own hives?

@schizeckinosy 3 жыл бұрын

@@FrederickDunn our Florida bees are the same. Shade = beetles

@Sunny-jz3dy 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrederickDunn Wondering the same thing?

@CC-lv1ox Жыл бұрын

Dr. LEO , YOU are amazing. I need to come to a bee class. Please keep teaching us.

@Platoon3090 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm . Had you done your hive inspections you would have caught that early on. The lesson for new bee keepers? Open up the hive and see what’s going on. Good information on the frames, but it seemed more like a deflection. Sad.

@thehiveandthehoneybee9547 3 жыл бұрын

Doug said he was constantly in the hive and this happened suddenly! Pretty dishonest on his behalf.

@adelinawarriner6259 4 ай бұрын

I think it's mostly location.. it's in full shade rather than full sun

@janetwithers7427 4 жыл бұрын

That is really sad that the wax moth larvae got the hives. Gosh, heartbreaking. HOpe your bees can be recovered. Dr. Leo really knows his bees and hives.

@jeffreydustin5303 4 жыл бұрын

Same happened to me this year. identical...damn wax moths are a symptom of a weak hive. I believe the bees didn't have great nutrition. They swarmed and then the remaining ones bought the farm.

@18Bees 3 жыл бұрын

the point he made about swarming directly contributing was important.

@studiomiguel 3 ай бұрын

Two years ago I bought one of Dr Leo's fancy horizontal hives... this week I finally managed to capture a swarm and get installed. Thank you so much for theses excellent videos and wonderful advice.

@whitewaves7788 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and potentially enabling people to be better more aware bee keepers. I really appreciate you sharing your mistakes so we might learn from them.

@ruslndrzd2888 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the mature covering of such bad thing.... I hope it would be helpful for others to avoid such bad happening.

@Julie-bq6iz 4 жыл бұрын

I love when Dr. Leo visits! I learn so much. I don't keep bees yet, but if I can make my homestead dream a future reality I probably will keep bees. Thanks for another great video! 🧡🐝

@ANew-cs5vy 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this video. I learned so much about bees and beekeeping! Thank you for posting..

@HiddenHeightsFarm 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video Doug. We just recently put out a video about losing two of our hives to the wax moths. Very frustrating, but every year we learn more. Dr Leo is very knowledgeable, I may be trying a new type of hive after watching this.

@18Bees 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe look into keeping bees in hollowed out logs. I'm having some great success with them.

@richfranklin5536 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing and thank you for all your information and advice! Very interesting to hear on the potential on hive growth!

@lorrainemotter1903 4 жыл бұрын

Always love listening, and learning from Dr. Leo. Even with a video that is an hour long, it doesn't feel like an hour, because there is so much good and helpful information.

@GradeBmoviefan 4 жыл бұрын

That was heartbreaking. Perhaps they swarmed not far away. Perhaps they are somewhere not far! Doug and Dr Leo make a really good team.

@AdaMusicType 4 жыл бұрын

Does no one notice that the sound only comes to the left speaker, i checked my headphones and I think his microphone is messed up or maybe something in the editing.

@imari2305 3 жыл бұрын

Yes mine was the same I thought it was my headphones as well. Heard a lot of static too.

@fgsfdsmonkey 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the sound balance is left channel only. It is pretty frustrating. If you change your output to mono when listening to it you can have a more balanced experience, but still not ideal.

@peacefullysublime86 3 жыл бұрын

I only had my right on and thought video was messed up lol guess I’ll try the left now !

@Tutuila1968 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes I thought my headphones where bad awesome !!

@JannyMaha 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you said that! Got me a bit worried thinking my headphones gave out! Had to watch this video without them.

@richardlistwon4758 3 жыл бұрын

Good thing you pay attention and notice things that are going on or not.💁

@jimclaire7996 3 жыл бұрын

Doug, you can stick the legs of the hive in water, such as a plastic container filled with water to keep the the ants out of your hives. We have a lot of ants in The Philippines and water keeps the bees out.

@GingerNinja1 3 жыл бұрын

@Jim Claire I read that placing vegetable oil in a tuna can then setting the legs into the center of the cans will prevent ants from invading your hives. Don't take my word for it as I'm not a professional beekeeper, but maybe research it. Hope that helps.

@paulm.8660 3 жыл бұрын

Yes moats will keep out ants but you have to keep water in them or the ants will start climbing the legs again

@aanadyia4582 Жыл бұрын

That’s good to know! I’ve heard of people greasing the bottom of the legs with an automotive grease or something like that but water sounds better.

@janselby0421 Жыл бұрын

My sister & I are looking into bee keeping. I’m a little scared. But you make it look doable. Thanks 🙏🏻

@wendypeckinpaugh1078 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Dr. Leo visits! Sorry it wasn't under better circumstances.

@lizimpey6338 4 жыл бұрын

Love watching Dr Leo👏👏👏👏👍😁 His knowledge is astounding. He is a true master of his craft. Makes me want to keep bees....nearly😁🤗

@18Bees 3 жыл бұрын

Go on get yourself a hive or even a log hive. You wont regret it.

@lizimpey6338 3 жыл бұрын

18 Bees 👍😁

@themilkman7172 Жыл бұрын

This was awesome. You guys brought a lot of great info in such a short amount of time. Very much appreciated! As are all the videos!

@katherinedrummond4880 Жыл бұрын

I have one hive that I purchased but I have not taken the dive into getting bees. There is so much information to beekeeping. These videos do help to feel more confident. Working toward being a beekeeper soon.

@maevebrain 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy OGwD&S. Dr. Leo is very generous and so smart. His explanations are impeccable and I want to learn more. TY Y'all.

@andjaskurteska5217 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. We have tried also and it’s worth it. You cover averything and I am so glad to see that we all love learning. Thank you

@MysteriaSdrassa Жыл бұрын

i have found that, up here in wisconsin, that "IF" you use plastic foundation, drilling three 1" holes horizonatally across really helps... the bees will alternately fill them or chew them open as they see fit for movement and ventilation throughout the year.... this is by no means an endorsement for plastic foundation, we use it here for convenience and the number of hives we work through the year... everyone has their preferences and must find a balance for their own needs

@griffinror Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really enjoyed your conversation, and the information!

@cynthiaberry2019 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating! Thank you so very much Doug and Dr. Leo

@throughtheenchantedportal6617 4 жыл бұрын

Oh no! So sorry about losing that hive! At least it was a happy ending with 3 healthy hives. I guess maybe selling the extra queens would help so it doesn’t get too congested? (if you don’t want to split and have more hives) At any rate the new boxes are obviously superior in many ways including better insulation, and vents along the top to prevent them getting too hot. Also it’s nice that they can create that circular pattern on the deeper frame. It looks like the plastic foundation needs an improved design because the bees try to improve it themselves and make irregular comb. It was so nice of Dr. Leo to come help you out with this. His passion for his craft is inspiring! I was happy to hear that you can keep a hive for the bees even if you aren’t interested in extracting the honey. I may do that some day because I grow many native plants to help out our pollinators.

@mikevictor5945 4 жыл бұрын

Your an awesome woman!

@lizh1988 4 жыл бұрын

I think the plastic foundation also has some chemicals in it, man-made.

@robertwalendziak3216 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing what you learn about the keeping of bees, thank you gentlemen.

@1961Lara Жыл бұрын

I just love Dr Leo. I am obsessed with the horizontal hives! I have lost all my hives three winters in a row. 😕

@benbutcher9906 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see Dr. Leo come back later in Sept or early Oct and talk about what to look for when harvesting. I own one of his hives, and am following along with your videos to learn as I go! Thanks

@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY 4 жыл бұрын

He will

@NancyKarstetter Жыл бұрын

Wow! that bee got you good! Darn it, I missed another great time by not getting to your website earlier! Great info and on to the next one!

@kenshores9900 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see Dr. Leo again. Learn new stuff. Good video.

@ProudPatriot007 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos and both you and the doctor are a huge help. We haven’t started with our bees yet waiting until we move but I’m learning all I can ahead of time. Thank you! 😊

@PinwheelHomes 4 жыл бұрын

The moment the lid breaks off is priceless. I’ve seen a few videos where you mentioned it should be replaced. At least this hive was not full

@lesliesadler8524 4 жыл бұрын

What a valuable video. We need to b e more aware of the small critters in our lives.

@colleenwright-kakkar6384 4 жыл бұрын

ALWAYS love Dr. Leo visits. Learn something new each visit. It is my hope to one day be able to afford to go to his classes. Thank you.

@JoshuaSmithHomesteader 4 жыл бұрын

I was hoping the Dr. Would drop in. Always an educational time with Dr. Leo I will be moving to horizontal hives. Cheers!

@johnsullivan5014 3 жыл бұрын

Organic compost on plants would also help keep the bee's healthy.

@coreys8740 4 жыл бұрын

saw you guys on Fit Farmer & I'm hooked I wish I would have found you in the beginning of lockdown!!! off to watch more!!!

@cher9422 Жыл бұрын

Hi it's amazing they are not trying to attack you or Dr Leo. You all don't have on bee suits ether. I need to learn how to keep bee's. Great lesson! Makes you wants to keep them. Praise God!

@volcessa 3 жыл бұрын

Love Dr Leo. If you get stung, chew some plantain and put on sting for a few minutes. Takes the pain away.

@friendlytravelsp5516 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug . again for all ADVICE

@shayannah 4 жыл бұрын

If you had noticed it swarming and had looked in and seen beetles and moths, would there have been anything you could have done to save the hive before the rest of the bees left?

@sarahcarpenter8173 3 жыл бұрын

@@julie4178 after watching I thought the same. Thanks

@lc5346 Жыл бұрын

This has been a great bee series! Thanks to you both!

@justinblaine4041 3 жыл бұрын

32:19 Dr. Leo: Describes why the small width frame is better Also Dr. Leo: Tosses old frame on the ground where it belongs LOL, this man knows what's good and bad. Wonderful information, thank you for seeking him out as a mentor and guide, and for sharing some of his expertise somewhere it can be easily accessed.

@dianajschroedl3099 2 жыл бұрын

What if bees collect pollen from a toxic plant, like poison hemlock?

@lcostantino7931 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Thanks

@chickasawmike1319 2 жыл бұрын

Doug and Dr. Leo, thank you so much for the videos. Keep them coming! I live in South Eastern Oklahoma and we have fire ants from the Amazon here. They get into everything, they love Okra pollen and I use Tree Tanglefoot to keep the ants off of my Okra. My uncle Sam used Tree Tanglefoot on the legs of his Bee Hives to keep the ants out. This stuff is thick and sticky and lasts a long time, rain does not affect it. It works really well.

@stevenallen2530 3 жыл бұрын

Like you, I found out about wax moth the hard way. I lost my first two colonies and hives. I really enjoy listing to Dr Leo about bee keeping. After a two year break to gain knowledge I'm back at it with a free swarm caught this spring.

@KKIcons 2 жыл бұрын

I have been through this particular farm loss, as well as others in my 10 years of homesteading. It is hard to keep up my confidence wanting to begin a project again that failed in some way. It kind of helps to know its not just you that have this problem. I mean bees are having a crisis everywhere. Btw I am so glad you are going to show how to render the wax. I have a lot I put off processing that I want to do.

@jimbush977 3 жыл бұрын

Highly recommend Dr. Leo’s wax foundation, it’s great to work with and the bees do well with it. Don’t need to use full sheets, 1/2 or quarter sheets on a frame are fine.

@deborahstewart6435 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait! I just can't wait! Thank you both SO MUCH!!!

@tracyflenner 4 жыл бұрын

My only question was how much honey to leave for the bees over winter and that was answered in the video. Thank you for the great information.

@StrangerInAStrange 3 жыл бұрын

I have read that you should leave 30-50 pounds of honey for overwintering. Now . . . how many pounds to a frame? 😎

@18Bees 3 жыл бұрын

I only take 1 frame per hive.

@StrangerInAStrange 3 жыл бұрын

@@18Bees Good Morning! Are you running Layens Deep Frames or Langstroth Horizontal and how many frames in either?

@18Bees 3 жыл бұрын

John T morning. Most of my hives are in logs. I have three langstroth 10 frame deep hives.

@reneebrown2968 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not giving up though. I will get 2 nucs in the spring. I'll be a 3rd year newbee. I don't consider myself a bee keeper because none of mine have survived but I'm still trying.

@18Bees 3 жыл бұрын

Id also recommend using Dr Leos swarm trap design. They are very effective for catching bees early spring. AND ITS FREE and for the most part bees that are probably very healthy.

@cherylcallahan5402 4 жыл бұрын

TYVM🦋Off Grid with Doug and Stacey 🌟Listening from Mass USA🌟Hello🌟everyone

@rednecktrailridders6562 Жыл бұрын

I hope your horses had a nice visit with the neighbor horse lol 😂

@carolinebryant7935 Жыл бұрын

I do not find that beekeeping is easy. I am 70 years old female and started keeping bees in 2017. I started when I retired and it is the hardest, most satisfying hobby I could be doing.

@preppingforlife264 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched this several times very good stuff wish we could get someone around our parts to help learn hands on or be able to go somewhere and learn keep up the videos

@zoreah3101 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the videos with Doctor Leo.. so educational.

@carrie-lynnrobbins6324 Жыл бұрын

love you guys, thanks for all you do. I appreciate your sharing

@cherylpresleigh6403 3 жыл бұрын

Great information! I’m sorry about losing your bees 😕

@hollienguyen5222 3 жыл бұрын

Love Dr. Leo! He is so funny too. One day I hope to make it to him for a class.

@ownerop226 Жыл бұрын

After reading numerous comments, the lack of concern of the astronomical amount of pesticides in the honey that Dr. Leo describes is amazing, after hearing that which I knew could be a possibility because we can't control where they forage sure put a damper on the project.

@preacherkjv5625 Жыл бұрын

You can cut the Connors od you plastic foundation out, we usually cut about 3/8" to 1/4" out of the connors out to allow the bees a way through the plastic foundation

@sparrow2phoenix Жыл бұрын

Just found your bee videos and your journey in bee keeping with Dr Leo...I love the information practical and in depth information on the importance of the bees.

@didntknoicouldchangethis 2 жыл бұрын

Awful...I am so sorry about this situation, but theres always the enjoyment of a fresh start!

@lanastrouse6736 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of your wonderful information.

@terribethreed8464 4 жыл бұрын

Please Thank Dr. Leo for all of the great information he gave us. I don't have bee hives yet but I've been studying bee keeping for the last few years & gleaning every bit of information I can get prepping for it. I'll soon 67 & I'm a Disabled Senior Citizen but I've always wanted to have bees because my Great Grandfather was a bee keeper & was really good at it. I don't know if it's true or not but my My Mother & Grandmother (he was her father) told me he never got stung but I can kinda believe it because he was such quiet, peaceful man. I've worked with animals all my life & know from experience that the calmer the person is the easier it is to work with animals & I can see it applicable to the relationship with your bees as a bee keeper. Animals & wildlife really do know a good person when they're around them.

@Damienggj 3 жыл бұрын

No time to waste bud. If you have been learning for so long already get into it! A lot of learning happens while keeping your own hives!! Just find a bee hive mentor in your area you can talk to if you run into unexpected things. You won't regret it. These guys are wonderful creatures and bring only joy and peace ✌

@terribethreed8464 3 жыл бұрын

@@Damienggj I've been wanting to have Bee's ever since I was a kid, listening to my Mom & Grandmother talk about my Great Grandfather who was a beekeeper, carpenter, fiddle & spoons player & was always reading & educating himself. I follow in a lot of the same interests as he did choir, trumpet, sax & drums, I love working on building things & loved working on cars, I'm a history buff from as far back as I can remember, probably 3rd grade. When I was in 3rd grade, my teacher noticed I needed glasses & urged my mother to take me to her optometrist (she & Grandmother wore glasses) & he found I had Astigmatism & needed reading glasses. It was like giving me the keys to a castle lol. I went to the library a few blocks from my house, every saturday, got a stack full of books & would have them read by the next saturday, when I would repeat the drill lol. I did that that all the way through graduating high school. Sorry got carried away in the story lol! They both told me that he never once got stung & I really believe them because they said he was the quietest, most mild mannered person they ever knew. Anyone who knows animals, knows that is the demeanor of great animal trainers & bee's are in that category lol. Anyway the reasons I haven't come down to basic finances. I'm a Disabled Senior Citizen on a small fixed income so I can't really afford to do it right now & I'm living in an apartment right now with my daughter inlaw & my 4 Grandkids lol. Hopefully after this virus is taken care of, we'll be able to move into the country. I just turned 67 thursday & before I die, I will be in the country again, have my own chickens, animals & my own bee hives! Ok! God, you & I have got this! Thank you for the encouragement Hun!

@godsworld9892 3 жыл бұрын

I’m still trying to figuring out how you guys grow mushrooms,, you guys are great, good programming for the kids and big kids.... god bless.😎

@crowstudios300 4 жыл бұрын

Dr. Leo is amazing...I really, really appreciate his analysis and commentary. Fantastic! Thank you.

@Hidinginyourcupboard 3 жыл бұрын

Dr Leo has such good information

@californiadreamlocks7441 2 жыл бұрын

I will definitely check his website, thanks for sharing 🙏☺️

@gayle61766 Жыл бұрын

Again, another marathon on your bee keeping videos. Thank you 🙏🏼. Dr Leo is fascinating. And thank you DNS! ❤❤

@bekindification 3 жыл бұрын

Dr. Leo is so good, inspiring.

@carlzirk 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Sorry about the hive. Never knew about those pests. Thanks for the great video.

@taraelvira8252 Жыл бұрын

So interesting! What a Collab these two are!

@hannahthoman563 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this not so good moment in beekeeping - we can all learn from it! Love the knowledge and excitement that Doug and Dr. Leo bring to these videos. On the upside, feast day for the chickens!

@darlenebradley6756 3 жыл бұрын

The comments regarding the contamination of the comb wax intrigue me. I would assume that this is something that one cannot absolutely control, as we can't control where our bees forage. So happy to hear we can order the natural wax from Spain! I am a 3 year old bee keeper and this year had the sad experience of losing my mother colony. I have my suspicions as to why (the polar vortex that put us in a deep freeze for several weeks not the least of those) and have ordered a package for starting over. I have plenty of good frames full of nice comb for the 'new-bees' to start from. I have purchased both versions of 'Keeping Bees With a Smile' and have learned so much...My sister also started bee keeping and we are going to try to catch a swarm or two! These videos have been invaluable to us for education and encouragement! Thanks for posting them!

@btrent9244 Жыл бұрын

Great information. Thank you.

@larryredhage2785 4 жыл бұрын

This spring i built 2 horizontal hives and bought 2 local bee nuc's to install into the hives. It was late when I was able to get them (mid june) but they seem to be doing great. I did find hive beetles so i bought some beetle blaster traps and put diatomaceous earth in them and sprinkled it around the hives on the ground. Hopefully that will keep the beetles in check.

@davidwatson6209 Жыл бұрын

I have learned a lot of helpful hints for beekeeping

@BloodyKnives66 Жыл бұрын

Lost an entire hive to hive beatles before. Also, I made foundationless frames and put metal wire through, and they built on them fine, didn't put the T

@carolm7828 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings y’all!😁. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1😳😂🤣....I was wondering why there was a countdown off to the side!😁. That was funny, natural and original! 💕Always, Carol

@terminsane 3 жыл бұрын

to make the starter substrate yourself, you could probably 3dprint the pattern, or even use a cnc machine to mill out the pattern in a piece of wood Then press that pattern into your soft/warm wax sheets

@infernaldaedra 3 жыл бұрын

Because it's a softer wax it might be difficult to release it from the substrate but I think you might be on to something. maybe 3d print or cnc out blanks and cast a mold with silicone to release the wax easier.

@corbankniep5284 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your incredible videos!

@jimclaire7996 3 жыл бұрын

A great video, thank you for sharing. A very instructive video.

@johnhenke6475 3 жыл бұрын

Last week I captured another wild swarm from a water valve box at a camp ground I work at. I bought an identical water valve box and put a bottom on it. I just switch the lids and take them home. I am deciding on what kind of hive I want to build for them. I like this European linear hive idea.

@jeffpalmer9149 4 жыл бұрын

For straining wax I usually use 5 gallon paint straining bag you can get from most paint stores. Keeps it all nicely together. Course I use a crock pot to melt the wax too instead of boiling water most times but also freeze anything before I melt it. Been thinking of building a solar wax melter to try but haven't enough wax yet to make it worth while right now.