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@kountrygirlskritters67522 жыл бұрын
I do believe I am going to try this product very soon because I love the natural look of that so much better than my painted boxes. Thank you for demonstrating the process for us. 🧡🐝
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
Please do! Let us know how you like the final product. We think you'll love it.
@bligon11 Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Thanks for the tip!
@aaronvillegas7683 жыл бұрын
Now I want a hive that color!
@CentralBeekeepersSupply3 жыл бұрын
It's such a beautiful wood stain. We love it and highly recommend it. Thanks for the comment, Aaron!
@horizontalbees34803 жыл бұрын
Nice product for painting hives!!
@CentralBeekeepersSupply3 жыл бұрын
We love it. Not a better stain out there. How are your bees, Rickey?
@horizontalbees34803 жыл бұрын
@@CentralBeekeepersSupply We just got into them today will all the warm weather on its way..Thanks for asking!!
@mikemcgilvray85584 ай бұрын
Use a cooler and dip it in easy easy and fast
@thetruthisoutther1 Жыл бұрын
Yea I've seem people just dipping the boxes. I got the black color one that's going on our boxes I hope it turn out great.
@CentralBeekeepersSupply Жыл бұрын
We hope so too. Let us know how it turns out!
@ColesFarmNC2 жыл бұрын
Genius!
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It works for us, so hopefully it'll work for others. Appreciate you watching!
@justforfun46232 жыл бұрын
Wish I could post some pictures of how nice mine looks. I am going to try an paint it in today because I don't have enough solution or a container that I can submerge nucs in. But the color it gives the boxes is amazing
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
Love it! Send us a pic at sales@centralbeekeeperssupply.com. We'd love to see!
@justforfun46232 жыл бұрын
@@CentralBeekeepersSupply ok I just sent an email with the hive and hive body that I have at my house with the eco treatment that I did last year. I just did 7 nuc boxes today.
@justforfun46232 жыл бұрын
Might take a bit for the email because it is syncing for some reason still
@sonofthunder.3 жыл бұрын
pretty cool
@CentralBeekeepersSupply3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! We sure do like it a lot.
@ThatTeowonna2 жыл бұрын
I'm crazy about your channel. I view a lot of videos for info and instruction and yours are truly the best. Others are good, but yours are the best. Question... for telescopic lids, what's the best way to treat them since they have some metal on top?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! We appreciate you watching the channel. Tell your friends! I typically saturate the inside and outer edge allowing the eco treatment to soak in under the metal, then turn metal side up, wipe off, and allow to dry. Thanks for the question!
@johniac707811 ай бұрын
Painting boxes is a drag. I have to try this. Beautiful shop you have.
@CentralBeekeepersSupply11 ай бұрын
You can do it! Thanks so much.
@phillipriggs33756 ай бұрын
Perfect! I have been searching for this. Also would like to know about increasing inside surface by scraping or wire brushing or what ever, i have seen one use wallpaper removing tool to create texture on inside of box?.......................... Also what about scorching would with oxyacetylene or burn-somatic? Thank You so much, and am looking forward to hanging with you, SO MANY videos to look at. I am beginner in Texas hill country near Austin for AG exemption. Have some equipment and a package of bee's headed to me in June. I really like how you gently handle bee's
@CentralBeekeepersSupply5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, good luck with your bees.
@kathyhathaway88232 жыл бұрын
Great video if you had to guess how many boxes do you think you can get out of that one gallon of treatment. ?? Also later in if you would like to paint the box can it be painted over after treating it . ?? As always thanks for all of your video’s very informative. Thanks
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
10 - complete hives, bottom, lids, etc. If you're reclaiming the run off. And yes you can paint over it when it's completely dry if you wish. #RTBBF
@kathyhathaway88232 жыл бұрын
@@CentralBeekeepersSupply thanks for the information.
@justforfun46232 жыл бұрын
No need to paint over, I have boxes from last year that I did with this and they look amazing
@bg4sale584 Жыл бұрын
Great video sir. Im going to do this over cedar. Do I need a stain added to keep the natural (new) cedar color? Not really wanting the gray “aged cedar” look.
@CentralBeekeepersSupply Жыл бұрын
Pretty much any type of wood that you treat with this stain will eventually turn a shade of grey over time. We've not tried it with an additional stain, but we'd love to hear about your results if you try it!
@CentralKyBees2 жыл бұрын
John, can you put bees directly in these boxes after they dry or is there a waiting period. Thanks
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
I like to give them 24 hours to dry completely, but I have used them sooner. 😊Thanks for the question! #RTBBF
@Zenshu1Ай бұрын
I know this is two years later, but from what I read on their website they recommended letting them dry for 30min to an hour then rinsing them with clean water and letting them dry for a full 24 hours before putting them in use. That being said I have known of beekeepers who put bees in them while they were still wet from the initial treatment and never said there were any negative effects on the box or bees.
@sslcm562 жыл бұрын
Ok, I was watching but I didn't see the inside of the hive treated. Was the inside treated or no?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! It was easy to miss, but at 10:50 John says the reason he doesn't worry about the inside is that the bees keep it pretty well polished and clean. I suppose you could stain the inside if you wish - it wouldn't hurt!
@rayjohnson83292 жыл бұрын
How long is the product good for? Meaning can you save it and use it multiple times over time?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
Yes, pour back into plastic container to stop evaporation. Shake well when you start to use again, liquid will be cloudy now but still has the same appearance when dry. Ps. Make sure to mix with distilled water *_only_* to get a shelf life. Good question, thanks for watching!
@joshgriffin24182 жыл бұрын
Could you apply a coat to the exterior of the box once bees occupy it, if the need ever came.
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
I suppose you could, but it wouldn't treat the inside of the box that way. The true lasting power of this treatment is that it coats and protects all of the exposed wood surfaces.
@bligon11 Жыл бұрын
How long does it take to dry?
@rodkirt92732 жыл бұрын
Actually , how long is “ treated forever “ ? How many years will pine wood not rot if used outside ; 5 , 10 , 20 or longer .??
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
Best we can say is that we know of boxes going on 15-20 years with no signs of rot. Their website says "Apply one application of this product to any wooden structure and there is no need to reapply ever again!". Check them out online at ecowoodtreatment.com for their full claim.
@rodkirt92732 жыл бұрын
@@CentralBeekeepersSupply Thanks . I have waisted so much money on paint .
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
You and me both, my friend. This treatment has truly done a wonderful job.
@paulrkrueger2 жыл бұрын
Would you dip frames in there as well?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
You definitely could. Any wood surface that needs treatment.
@franklawson152 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a couple of new hives that I'm going to apply the eco wood treatment to. I have also purchased a wooden hive top feeder. However, I'm nervous about applying it to the inside where the syrup will be contained. Is that safe? Or should I just apply the treatment to the outside of the feeder?
@hd3303 жыл бұрын
Hello, what I would like to know is if its totally harmless for the bees then why not dip the whole box into the eco solution to save alot of time? Because it should not matter if the inside of the box is coated right?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply3 жыл бұрын
You are correct; you can assemble and submerge, or dip each part before assembly,. Treating the inside will not harm or hinder the bees. I did it this way because I had a tray that fit the proper amount of water for the solution. Thanks for watching!
@justforfun46232 жыл бұрын
Does not harm the bees in any way. I treated 20 hives last year brand new was not painting lol. And inside outside treated and bees are still doing great to this day and the boxes have an amazing color to them
@johnvanderslice79662 жыл бұрын
Will this work on wood like Sycamore that rots very easily?
@charlierose81642 жыл бұрын
I suppose that well water would also work ?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
Well water would also work!
@jeffenglishsetter83392 жыл бұрын
What's the dimension of that vat you are using?
@mashalifevlog65143 жыл бұрын
Do you have an example how it's going to look in 5 years?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply3 жыл бұрын
If you get a chance to watch some of our other videos that take place in apiary yard, some of the hives you see on it have been in service 5+ years. We appreciate you watching!
@kentcostello80993 жыл бұрын
Thank you I hate painting to . Have you dipped your hives in wax ?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply3 жыл бұрын
We've used that method in the past, and it definitely works well. We really love this wood treatment because of the speed of application and the longevity of use. As John says, whatever works best for you is what you should do. 😊
@garlonholder476 Жыл бұрын
Apologies. I deleted my previous comment. I reread it and it set a tone that I didn’t like. It seems like you have mixed feelings about treating the inside of the hive box. Would it pose any problems to the bees if I wanted to go ahead and treat the inside as well? Setting up to do that would be less difficult.
@raysteverSKA3 жыл бұрын
I ordered a 1 package of this ECO treatment from your store, how many deeps would you suppose it’ll treat?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply3 жыл бұрын
1 gallon should do 12-16 deeps, especially if you are using some sort of tray to prevent waste. We appreciate your business! We will get this shipped to you today. Thanks again!
@raysteverSKA3 жыл бұрын
@@CentralBeekeepersSupply Awesome! Thank you!
@cedrichamburger63293 жыл бұрын
How many boxes would you say one package could treat?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply3 жыл бұрын
Hey Cedric! One box (plus one gallon of distilled water) _should_ do 12-16 deeps, especially if you are using some sort of tray to prevent waste and preserve runoff. Thanks for asking!
@terrir85252 жыл бұрын
Can you eco treat after doing a burn ( with a torch ) on the boxes?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
We've never tried it, but we'd love to hear your results!
@terrir85252 жыл бұрын
@@CentralBeekeepersSupply I'll give it a try!
@bg4sale584 Жыл бұрын
I plan on doing that exact method. How did yours turnout?
@MikeChamplin3 жыл бұрын
If I wanted to add color or box markers can I paint on this once it dries?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply3 жыл бұрын
You can paint on top of the eco-wood treatment.
@MikeChamplin3 жыл бұрын
@@CentralBeekeepersSupply Once you mix a batch, can you bottle the remaining solution to use later in the year - or next year? How long can you store a batch? Thanks
@handydandy33593 жыл бұрын
How many years is the life Expectancy you’re saying the duration of the box but 10 years five years 15 years
@CentralBeekeepersSupply3 жыл бұрын
It depends a lot on the environment in which they're placed, but I'd venture to say that the wood treatment will last as long as the box is in play. According to their website, Eco Wood Treatment, "...is the only wood treatment formula known to actually increase its effectiveness as it ages. Eco Wood Treatment will migrate with cracking and checking in order to penetrate newly exposed wood. It will not cause the wood to crack nor create checking in the wood." We've had boxes treated with Eco several years ago that are still being used. It's inexpensive and non-toxic. Give it a try and let us know what you think! www.centralbeekeeperssupply.com/online-store/Eco-Wood-Treatment-p91955744
@PutEmInTheBox2 жыл бұрын
Can you paint over this?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
It is possible to paint over the stain, but that might defeat some of the benefits of using the treatment in the first place.
@rexlancaster6613 жыл бұрын
How much is that I like it
@CentralBeekeepersSupply3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rex! 1 box that makes a gallon when mixed with water is $19.95.
@rickmonarch45522 жыл бұрын
Do you do this instead of painting?
@CentralBeekeepersSupply2 жыл бұрын
That's what we do, however you'll find a lot of varying opinions on this. We skip the paint because it creates a moisture lock which can breed mold and other gross things you don't want in your hive. The ECO wood treatment is breathable, and allows the wood to release moisture naturally.
@rickmonarch45522 жыл бұрын
@@CentralBeekeepersSupply Cool, my dad is a beekeeper and really likes this thing.
@andrewklahold28803 жыл бұрын
How do i order that treatment
@CentralBeekeepersSupply3 жыл бұрын
Here is a link to where you can purchase through our store. Thanks for watching! www.centralbeekeeperssupply.com/online-store/Eco-Wood-Treatment-p91955744
@liviotassse Жыл бұрын
@@CentralBeekeepersSupply This link is not working.