California bees are dying... what are we going to do?
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Күн бұрынCommercial Beekeeper and Queen Breeder, Jose Uribe, heads to three different mating nuc yards located in Butte County, California on a 111 degree day. In the first nuc yard he was scheduled to catch queens because we had 300 cells coming off. Unfortunately due to the intense heat wave we were experiencing, Jose found the majority of the bees had either absconded or cooked to death.
This is one of the many struggles we face as a Northern California queen breeder. Sometimes its ants, sometimes it bears, skunks, or raccoons... right now its heat. All of the queens that were found alive but appeared stressed had to be eliminated in order to not compromise the quality of our product.
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@skinnywheelz 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jose, Through the good bad and ugly, we love seeing your beekeeping journey. Would love to see more. Thanks for sharing.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
We appreciate the kind words and appreciation you watching our journey. We truly enjoy sharing and connecting with you and all our viewers.
@blain2484 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you're back! Hope all is well
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Blain! Excited to be back🙌🏼🤙🏼
@PapaBee165 3 жыл бұрын
Man, I hate to see that weather affect your operation like that. All that hard work just going up with the heat wave. I just hope it don’t cost you too much.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
@Papa Bee Yes its some tough lessons but i truly embrace them as we tighten up every aspect of what it takes to run Mini nucs in conditions we normally dont have. Appreciate the positive energy and we too hope that it doesn't cost is anymore. Thanks for the kind word🙏
@jeffsea6490 3 жыл бұрын
*thx4 sharing* 👍🇺🇲
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thanks for watching
@jeffsea6490 3 жыл бұрын
*Best Wishes Jose n Kelly* ❤️👍🇺🇲
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff😀
@mitchellcampbell3521 3 жыл бұрын
I sure hate it that you lost your queens, I know the hard work you got into them.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Mitchell!.Hey, thank you so much for the support as. We worked hard ans will continue to strive and embrace all the tough lessons. Thanks for watching my man!!
@queenveeshoney360 3 жыл бұрын
Have yall ever though about running 2 frame mating nucs? I know it would be alot to transition but the deep frames would be easy to interchange and it would help with the heat. Hope things get better brother
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
I have entertained that idea, very possible in the future so that we dont get the stress of absconding when we hit higher temps. Thanks for the feedback! We will see what we work up over the winter for other style nucs! We'll keep you all posted. Appreciate the support
@garyedwards7539 3 жыл бұрын
jose those are tough conditions. we never see that heat in the uk and i can only be thankful we dont. Thanks for sharing and stay safe
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Gary, it is tough but it's something becoming normal out here in the western part of the U.S. We must adapt and figure out better ways to run our queen production in climates like this. Beekeeping is challenging trade and we are always learning better was. They bees definitely let us know what we need to do🥵. Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words Gary. Stay safe also my man!
@bennytroyer8897 3 жыл бұрын
Glue a sheet of reflectix on the lids the same size as the lids mite make the difference by reflecting the sun
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
I'll have to give that a shot to some of them, I might have a small piece of that. I'll let you know how it works Benny! Thanks man👍
@chrisbgarrett 3 жыл бұрын
Tell the lady we love the cap and stickers. My boy stole the cap from me. Thanks buddy,Chris
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
I will let Kelly know Chris! You are very welcome, thanks for the support🤜🤛
@soakedinsaki 3 жыл бұрын
New normal? You young people don't remember the 100 degree days back in the 70's and 80's.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t Kelvin! I bet that was rough! What is not normal is not getting the rain and warm winters often. These drought periods seem they are longer and longer. Maybe it wouldn’t seem so bad about having droughts. The farming just plays a huge part in water scarcity.
@marcinmatelski5465 3 жыл бұрын
Good tip about protecting your skin. I need to get better about this too.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Forsure👍 Those uv rays really do a number on us. Thanks for dropping a comment. Always nice seeing you on our feed🤜🤛
@craigkirich9646 3 жыл бұрын
Not a fan of the mini nuc... The issue is really the temperature the bees can keep the hive. They need water to cool it. Bees survive in deserts as long as they can find water. I saw you had some area's with tree cover, possibly keep the mini's there and go for a 3-5 frame deep to give them enough bees to cool the space. You could also put a covered water trough up high enough to keep animals out.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips Craig! Thanks for sharing. We really appreciate the support 🤙🏼
@dadu63 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing my California friend. It's dry here in NC also. And hot but not 111.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man! How is the bloom in your area this summer? much of a crop for you with it being dry?
@dadu63 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper bloom was real good in spring and early summer. We dearthing now in my yard. Had a great harvest in honey. Catching some pollen soon. I love that stuff.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear your girls were able to bring in some honey for you. You guys get many wildfires your way?
@dadu63 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper not in my area. In western North Carolina they do.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
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@CaliforniaRussianRiverBees Жыл бұрын
Hello. Its hard to mate queens with out trees for them to mate and land on. Bob Bonnie !
@scottpierson7495 3 жыл бұрын
I use white cotton long sleeve, and light vail. Try it. I had a Queen castle yesterday abscond from dam sugar ants. Fun stuff.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll definitely try that Scott! Thanks! Do you have any solutions for dealing with ants?
@scottpierson7495 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper I just sprinkle diatametrous earth around the problem areas seems to help. Why do you do?
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to look into that. At the moment I don’t have a solution other than moving them. The ants seem to be everywhere
@CostasHoneyBees 3 жыл бұрын
yep lost 10% of i nucs last heat wave. looking for shaded yards at the moment. 😅.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that. Good luck finding new shades yards🤞🏻
@larryschoenberger7957 3 жыл бұрын
Yes before I read any of the comments, those bees need shade! You are frying them in the Sun. You have to add some cardboard or plywood or anyting to shade them. Also they need a water source cool water. You could spray foam around a 5 gallon bucket water and even if you have to fill it up with ice everyday, you have to have something to hydrate and keep those bees going. They will not make it on the BBQ Grill. Just thought I would throw in my two cents because I know beekeeping is hard work, but you have to break the Sun, and Supply some cold water. 100 degree water will not cool their hive. Build you an insulated waterer and fill it with cold water and ice. The bees in the shade are getting by
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Larry, really appreciate the great feedback. We have a great water source but maybe a few 5 gallons buckets in the future might help so dont have to fly over to the pond. 👌 Appreciate the support and thank you for watching.😁
@og-greenmachine8623 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve lived here over a year and I haven’t seen a bee, since I moved back To central California
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a rough dry year for the bees. Thanks for tuning in and hope you subscribe. We will touch more on bees dying as we get with fellow beeks in the future. Welcome to California and to our channel 🤙🏼
@keithfaithful3989 3 жыл бұрын
Too hot 🥵 they need shade and water. Good luck or better luck to you.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
They totally needed shade. I moves them right after this video. After the cells hatched that I placed. They are doing so much better than that location. So wild how some areas with the same amount of sun time get effected different. Thanks Keith! Appreciate the feedback man
@taddrienstra7247 3 жыл бұрын
Can you put 10 or so under an elevated sheet of 3/8" ply? Would give them relief from the sun. Keep the ply at about 2' up.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Its definitely worth an effort. I moves these already under trees. I'll have to keep you guys updated on how they do after this next heat wave. We are expecting another round of 110+ days this upcoming week
@chrisbgarrett 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen people put 8-10 normal 5 frame nuc boxes on a pallet and then cover them with a sheet of plywood.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Good tip Chris, have my wheels rolling🤔 Thanks man!
@taddrienstra7247 3 жыл бұрын
Another thot, pallets are free and they are everywhere. Stand 2 on edge and put one half way up making an H. Takes six screws. Then put a half sheet of ply on top. You can do 6 on the ground and 6 on the mid level for 12. This gets 24 covered for one sheet of ply and 12 screws. Or, use old tarps on the top and its even cheaper.
@frankmachado 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with this next heat wave this weekend
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Frank! Man thank you! its really testing the nucs. I just did some catching a couple days ago and seems that they have been holding up amongst the trees. Keep you guys posted. Stay hydrated my friend
@rodneymiddleton9624 3 жыл бұрын
We are waiting for Elsa the Hurricane/Tropical Depression to get here tomorrow with rain. We need it but not as bad as y'all! This seems worse than the bear stuff last year except the equipment isn't damaged. Very stressful either way! Thanks!
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man! Excitment 😖 What do you need to do to prep for the storm? A few adjustments for next year and we shouldn't have this problem again. Thanks Rodney
@rodneymiddleton9624 3 жыл бұрын
I strap everything down to the pallets.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Got it! What mph wind gusts are expected there?
@rodneymiddleton9624 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper Probably 45 or so.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Not bad. Tie those girls down and sending you some positive energy brother!
@won2winit 2 жыл бұрын
Since there is no ants to cause problems can you not put up some netting to cover the mini nucs to give some shade to combat direct sunlight?
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 2 жыл бұрын
Totally. That would work, we need to configure a way to lessen the sun exposure
@DooleyBFR 2 жыл бұрын
Do you put water out for the bees to use for cooling purposes? I only ask because I didnt see any watering feeders.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 2 жыл бұрын
They have a big pond 200 yards up.
@DooleyBFR 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper awesome!
@harrisjoubertwithsleepycre1924 3 жыл бұрын
those minis are hard enough even without the heat. Mine are home made and bigger but they are still hard. next year Im using 3 way med. would it help them to provide water? good to see you back.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Man Harris! They sure are! If can make it work next year we might trying to run our larger nucs just to make up for the mini lose when it warms up. The would be a sweet nuc(3way medium) we have a 6 way medium but I'm liking that 3 way thought🤔👍. We do have a large pond 200 yards away but I will definitely need to possibly bring some tanks to give water just a little closer, throw some noodles on there with a dash of bleach or chlorine 👌 Thanks man! Feels good to get on a little rhythm and engaging with all of you again🙌
@harrisjoubertwithsleepycre1924 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper I bought some med from a guy in K falls that he had built with frames going the other way, then split in thirds. thinking with an excluder you could run a box on top for more space and it should run cooled. leave the last round in there and put them in almonds
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Multiple use👌
@brianschrombeck7313 3 жыл бұрын
So sorry my friend. I know ull persevere. Prayers to all our friends In roasting west. Climate change has happened
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian! We will continue to push forward through challenges and take them as lesson💪 I appreciate the concern and the kind gesture my friend! Thanks for watching
@pedroruggieri8162 3 жыл бұрын
ojala el tiempo se acomode y puedan recuperar las perdidas. la colmena que usas para manetner las reinas fecundadas es huerfana ? saludos desde argentina
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias Pedro por la amable palabra. Fue un espectáculo difícil de ver, pero estamos avanzando y ajustando lo que necesitamos para mantener vivo nuestro núcleo. ¡Gracias por ver nuestro canal amigo! 🤜🤛
@ETsBees Жыл бұрын
Would cracking your lids help?
@russellkoopman3004 3 жыл бұрын
That's some rough stuff to deal with. Hope you figure out something to help. My thoughts are it would be easier to apply something to control the ants and keep the nucs under the trees. You can't control the sun but maybe the ants.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, sometimes you pick your battles. Thanks for the feedback Russell and let's hope thos next heat wave isn't too bad. Coming in a week
@banqq4135 3 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me where you bought these mating nucs I really want to buy them and how much you get them for ?
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Banqq- if you Google them, there are lots of options!
@scottpierson7495 3 жыл бұрын
And fricking Dry heat!!🥵🥵 I’m feeling ya right now it sucks! I’ve got a lot of property up above GeorgeTown. Need to get the girls up there. Just Bears could be problem. Not using Minis I use nucs with divider so they are 2 framers.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir! What are you doing to stay cool? AC life? Georgetown is what elevation? well im praying for a bearless year for you my man! How do you like those 5 frame nuc with dividers?
@scottpierson7495 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper Yep lots of Ac and watching big beards of bee’s. I’m 20 miles up from Georgetown I’m at 4800 ft. Really could do some selective breeding up there because nobody is around me. Surrounded by National Forest. Trying to figure something out for next year to run bee’s up there just would want to stay and keep eyes on everything. Bears 😡 Love them little more resources needed, but frame of brood, and foundation frame has worked very well. You should give them a try.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Now that’s some high country. “Let’s go!” Haha I will definitely give it some thought Scott
@scottpierson7495 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper maybe we can work something out next spring. Talk soon.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds good man🤙🏼
@tprater65 3 жыл бұрын
Gonna be 114 down here on Sunday. I’ve had a lot of absconds in the last 4-5 wks. Bad summer this year!
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Its ugly Todd🥵 Good luck my man! Keep me posted on how you're doing.
@tprater65 3 жыл бұрын
Dude!…I like the hat too!
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man! What color did we send you?
@tprater65 3 жыл бұрын
None sent, just saying that the hat looks good. Put some on the website and I’ll order a couple.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
We got our customers covered man👌
@jeffsea6490 3 жыл бұрын
*Too Hot*
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
No doubt! Hot tamales for sure! Thanks for watching Jeff
@Imkerei2024 2 жыл бұрын
Probably gmo food sunflower monoculture and fertilizers chemicals
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 2 жыл бұрын
The strange thing is that it’s nowhere near that stuff. 🤷🏻♂️
@beebarf2151 3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Amdro bait granules for the ants?
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
I have not! Going to google it right now! Thanks
@beebarf2151 3 жыл бұрын
Home Depot $13 a jug. It’s a grease bait so you don’t have to worry about the bees eating it.
@beebarf2151 3 жыл бұрын
Amdro Ant Block
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I will definitely give it a shot!!! Thank you
@douglasrush5060 3 жыл бұрын
You guys may have to start building mating facilities that proof against the new weather reality.
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
You might be onto something there Douglas 👌🏼
@SFERDIAN 3 жыл бұрын
You’re not getting paid enough to stay in that heat
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
It's not for everyone but it truly is a passion of mine. #rainorshine❤ or maybe I'm just crazy🤷🏻♂️☀️🌡🔥
@KenMcCown 3 жыл бұрын
I tried using the Pro Nuc platic nuc boxes for mating this year. Same problem. They cant stand the heat. The EZ nuc cardboard were a little better bu the wooden nucs were the best to tolerate the heat. Feel your pain. How far is your water source?
@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah man! Its beekeeping! Learn and adapt. My water source is about 200 yards away. Big pond
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