Contrary to the rumors floating around it's actually not available yet. I spoke with Jennifer Berry about the vaccine yesterday and she says it definitely works. She would know because it was her lab that did the research in the USA and coincidentally she used bees purchased from me to do the work with. Would I use it when it becomes available? I would like to learn more first. I'll be seeing Jennifer next week and I'll be talking to her about it more. In my personal experience AFB was much more common when I lived and operated in Oregon in the 1980's and yes I did see it a couple of times back then. It was all around me and I knew a number of other beekeepers that experienced it big time. One friend of mine lost 400 colonies out of 2200 when they had to be burned. I have not seen it since I moved to Georgia. Although I have my theories as to why I really can't say for sure.

@@bobbinnie9872 what is your theory?

@bobbinnie9872 At least we now have an option which before, it was impossible to cure. Time will tell, but it's very good to see people & scientific communities working for us... I can't wait for the bulletproof solutions against varroa mites....

@@cameronb6498 I believe that our current stock of bees that have become resistant to tracheal mites and have had to survive with the increased viral load caused by varroa mites are more hygienic and resilient than our stock from 35 years ago.

I think it disrupts Gods creation, thats just my opinion, i think they are more concerned with big bee farms and im afraid eating the honey from the stores will bee tainted. Love your channel.

Thanks. It was definitely fun to meet everyone.

Thank you. If I was still moving bees and pollinating a lot I would consider getting the top clamps. They help a lot if you are moving two or more pallets down a long orchard row. I have also found that when using red lights it's easier for my eyes to readjust to the dark after turning them off. I would think that could be very helpful in the military.

@@bobbinnie9872 Oh ya I wanted to say, I only got to watch videos and lives of HL but I agree with you a Blessed event. Have a wonderful day Bob.

Well said!

Thanks. Yes that was me in my younger days. That picture was taken when moving bees from apple pollination in Washington state to North Dakota for honey production.

Thank you. We really enjoyed meeting folks too.

Hi Diane . I'm speaking at the Indiana State Beekeepers Meeting in October. Are you going?

Really cool old photos 😊👍🏻👍🏻

I prefer a stick too but I get employees that can't drive one.

Yes, good memories. Thanks.

Thank you and the same to you..

Thank you very much!

Thanks Kevin. I'm speaking at the Oconee County Beekeepers Association on Thursday, March 9. Maybe I'll see you there.

His laugh is very recognizable. (and loud!)

Thanks 👍

Hi Ron. You"re right, it just comes down to personal choice. I can load a semi much faster with a Bobcat on flat ground. Unfortunately we don't always have that up here. Plus, you can teach just about anyone to run a Swinger.

Thanks Al. It was great seeing you again too.

Thanks 👍

Thanks Phillip. I still have a long way to go but I'm having fun learning the process.

As Bob has said, beekeeping is 50% science and 50% art. After working 10 years in video production for corporate and broadcast video productions. I can say that video too is 50% science and 50% art. The more you do it, the better you get. So keep up the great work

@@bobbinnie9872 I think you have a natural talent for the filming and editing Bob. You did a great job right out of the gate. You somehow imbue class that others can't really duplicate. I really really appreciate the lack of bad music. Makes the viewing much more enjoyable.

Thanks Jose. Have you received enough rain yet?

@@bobbinnie9872 it's been great to fill some of these reservoirs. We sure need it. Bees on the other hand are hunkered tight. They went into winter with great stores. Here and there we'll drop cans on what needs it. Great idea about the timbers for the bee pallet to sit off the ground👌

Thanks Francis. Spring will be here before you know it.

I have an articulating bobcat I bought in the 80’s, foreword and reverse with the peddle, throttle lever and single stick for maneuvering the forks. They don’t make that style anymore. It runs similar to what you have in the video. A great machine and I still have it today. It’s heavy, but it goes everywhere and does anything you need.

Thanks, it was great.

Please let me know if it works.

I've done that many times in my early days. It's hard work.

Hi Andrew. On this one I ordered them from the factory that way. On our other machine I made them.

I've had more accidents than I can count. That could be a good video if I could figure out how to present it right.

We will occasionally screen nucs with 1/8 inch hardware cloth when moving in the day time but very rarely screen full hive entrances. We smoke them and move them in daylight if it's cold or move them in the dark if it's not cold. In this video it was after sundown and cool when we loaded and with a little smoke and care they stayed in. Screening can work as long as care is given to not let them overheat which can happen easier than you might think. If screening for a move when warm it is advisable to take the lid off and install a spacer shim with screen on top along with an entrance screen.

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Meeting so many great people at hive life was definetly a treat. If you are trying to produce as many colonies as possible you'll definitely make more progress using mated queens because they will build up faster than walk away splits which will start producing brood approximately three weeks later.

@@bobbinnie9872 Thank you

"Tufneck Trailers" Paterson Welding, Zolo Springs, Florida. 863 735 1800. I've seen several beekeepers in south Georgia and Florida using these trailers. We like ours.

It's shown in "A Commercial Beekeeping Wood Shop" and is a "Maya" brand swing stop. www.mayaposi-stop. /www.mayaposi-stop.com/

On four way pallets two face one direction and two the opposite direction.

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We use pine straw and hardwood pellets. Our video "Beekeeping Tips For Beginners" shows how we do it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hq6Afdhn1s_IoJc.html

These are LED lights. On this machine they came from A&O Forklift in Michigan. On our other forklift I used the brightest LED brake and turn signal lights I could find and they work well.

Thank you I’ll look and see what I find. It was good meeting you and hanging out at our state meeting here in MS bob.

Thank you.