My honey bees died, now what? In this youtube video, we will be discussing the common issue of colony loss that every beekeeper faces. As a beekeeper, you may have experienced various reasons for colony loss, including mites, lack of food, and excess moisture, among others.
At Bohemia Apiary, we understand these challenges and strive to turn loss into a benefit. In this video, we'll show you how we repurpose used combs and add them to a stronger colony that has made it through the winter. By doing this, we allow for the strong colony to build and grow into those frames, preventing future losses.
We'll also discuss our use of a 5 frame over 5 frame stacked nucleus setup, which we have observed to encourage bee growth, especially during the cooler early spring weather.
We prioritize sustainable beekeeping practices and believe that a holistic approach is the key to promoting the health and wellbeing of our bees. By using natural remedies to control mites and providing diverse, pesticide-free forage for our bees, we minimize colony loss and promote the important work that bees do in our ecosystem.
Watch this video to learn more about our approach to beekeeping and how we aim to minimize colony loss while promoting healthy bee growth. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more beekeeping content! Keywords: beekeeping, colony loss, mites, sustainable beekeeping, natural remedies, 5x5 setup, pesticide-free, ecosystem.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:08 What are we doing in the apiary today?
0:20 Teaser intro
0:45 Our bees died, now what?
1:40 What are we doing to our colonies in early spring
2:39 Inspecting a deadout bee colony
7:26 What we do with the equipment now?
10:46 Adding deadout equipment to a strong hive
13:00 What are your priorities in your apiary?
13:55 Wrap up / outtro
The videos on this channel are created, edited, and shared by Jason Crook, the owner and operator. As a Master Certified Beekeeper from the University of Montana, Jason has almost a decade of experience in beekeeping and enjoys sharing his insights with others. It's important to note that beekeeping practices can vary depending on the local environment, and the videos on the Bohemia Apiary channel showcase what works for Jason's own bee colonies, rather than providing a universal prescription. While the concepts in the videos are generally endorsed by many beekeepers, it's also crucial to listen, observe, and learn from your own bees as well as other beekeeping resources.
As Jason himself says, "Beekeeping is more than a hobby, it's an obsession."
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