The Way To Bee

Frederick Dunn Interviews Randy McCaffrey, AKA - 628 Dirt Rooster on YouTube, Randy has performed over 800 feral bee removals from structures.

This is the audio track from this YouTube Interview:  https://youtu.be/nad_WX_K6i4

 

 

Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 149 My Favorite Langstroth Configuration explained, and more!

This is the audio track from today's YouTube:  https://youtu.be/pzBldc6WT2E

 

 

Frederick Dunn Interviews Dr. Erica Shelley, Ph.D., regarding the new modular beehive entrance ProtectaBEE by Best For Bees

This is the audio track from today's YouTube interview:

https://youtu.be/3ng7NCUIhfE

 

Frederick interviews Dr. Erica Shelley, Ph.D. Erica is the Founder of Best For Bees, today we're talking about the highly adaptable hive entrance called ProtectaBEE.

 

This modular hive entrance is not currently for sale, but you can order them, as I did, via their indigogo Campaign.

There are only 15 days left, If you find yourself inspired to support this research, there is a current indigogo campaign. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/protectabee-all-in-one-adjustable-hive-entrance#/ I personally invested in the Two-Pack offering.

 

Frederick Dunn has no affiliation with ProtectaBEE, nor any affiliation with BestForBees https://www.bestforbees.com/

Fred is not compensated for this interview.

For more information and reading, here are the two Bee Culture Articles:

https://www.beeculture.com/bee-vectoring-with-the-protectabee/ Jan 2022

https://www.beeculture.com/protectabee-an-all-in-one-adjustable-hive-entrance/ Feb 2022

 See ALL of Frederick Dunn's interviews here: https://www.fredsfinefowl.com/interviewsyoucanwatch.html Thank you for Bee-ing here :)

Backyard Beekeeping Question and Answer Session 148, discussing early season swarms, last minute feeding and more.

This is the audio track from today's YouTube Session:  https://youtu.be/DgCUwNA4-3Y

Topics and time-stamps are generously provided by:

Adam Holmes

1) Has anyone considered heating syrup on top of a bee hive? 1:22

 

2) Revisiting a question posted from Amy regarding why Queen Bees don't use their stinger. 8:21

 

3) I recently condensed my bee hive to match the population. Shortly after that, they swarmed. Was this a coincidence? 11:26

 

4) If my hive swarms and I capture them, can I place them in a box right next to the one they left? 19:04

 

5) I watched your broadcast about using a 12 volt oxalic acid vaporizer. How do you feel about using foggers for mite control? 21:15

 

6) As spring arrives and we may face deadouts, is there a sequence you follow? 29:22

 

7) Can I feed my bees with 1:1 sugar syrup that has both Hive Alive and Pro-Health together? 38:14

 

8) How far away from your own backyard apiary should you place a swarm trap? 47:10

 

9) Would you tell us what your steps are in adding supplemental feed through the year? 53:12

 

10) If I collect a swarm in a nuc box about 15 meters away and it's yours, can you move it to your backyard as the distance is less than 5 km? 1:05:17

 

11) You mentioned the honey production of BeeWeaver bees. How would you rank Saskatraz, Italian, and BeeWeaver bees by honey production? 1:13:20

 

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Frederick Dunn Interviews Dr. Vera Strogolova of Strong Microbials SuperDFM also known as Probiotics for Honey Bees

This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video:  https://youtu.be/4ApzK0ReCew

 

This is part of an interview series. You can view all interviews with Fred right here:  https://www.fredsfinefowl.com/interviewsyoucanwatch.html

Today Frederick Dunn interviews Jeff Horchoff, also known as Mr. Ed on Youtube. Honey Bees in buildings, and more.

This is the audio track of an interview with Jeff Horchoff on Youtube.

https://youtu.be/30jOP9Ywgfc

 

Of particular interest are the traits of spaces that feral honey bee colonies elect to occupy. If you want to understand what honey bees do with spaces completely under their control, look to those who have done hundreds of structural removals. 

Single, small entrances,  predictable organization of resources on the comb and more. 

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Treatment Free Beekeeping, what’s behind it and is it possible? Interview with Daniel Weaver of BeeWeaver Apiaries

No matter if you endorse treatment free beekeeping or need to use miticides or other treatments, this may be a useful interview.

There is a lot that goes into honey bee genetics no matter what your goals are.

In this interview, Frederick Dunn talks with Daniel Weaver, Daniel has been working with bees for a very long time and has a line of survivor honey bees that have been treatment free for decades.

Listen to what Danial has to say and you may gain some greater understanding regarding survivor bees and what it takes to get them to demonstrate the desirable traits.

This is the audio track from today's YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/svF-0p9BIN8

 

Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 147 The Way To Bee with Frederick Dunn

This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video:  https://youtu.be/aHJXV3OqKcw

Questions and time-stamps generously provided by -

Adam Holmes 

 

1) With my Layen's hive, how can I get sugar on them? I know Dr. Leo says not to feed. 1:31

 

2) What are your thoughts on Dr. Seeley's book The Lives Of Bees, is that even feasible in today's beekeeping? 7:24

3) Amy asks, what is your favorite thing about beekeeping? 17:26

4) During winter, on warmer days, do honey bees move their honey resources closer to the brood area? 19:54

5) Do you recommend any manufacturer's swarm trap that can also be used as a nuc for beekeeping? 26:19

6) Would you treat a swarm captured in a Bee Vac, while it's still in the vac? Would they associate the treatment with the vac instead of their forever home? 33:28

7) What's your opinion regarding what's a good temperature for adding feed to bees in winter? 40:41

8) Will 18 frames be enough for wintering honey bees in a Long Langstroth hive? 45:16

9) If I collect dead bees and some of them have their proboscis extended, is that normal? 48:47

10) Does painting hives different colors really help them find their hives? 50:54

11) What's the best way to protect beemax hive top feeders from UV? Can honey bees potentially chew polystyrene? 1:00:10

12) I found a dead queen at the entrance to my hive, will a QMP pheromone strip work to keep them queenless until I can replace her? 1:06:17

Backyard Beekeeping Questions And Answers Episode 146 with Frederick Dunn. Emergency feeding, it’s time!

This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video:  https://youtu.be/mZPi6s6FdQs

Topics and time-stamps below are generously provided by:

Adam Holmes

1) Is there a safe way to treat fruit trees without harming my honey bees? 1:57

 

2) Can I use the entrance queen excluder to prevent a hive from swarming? Can I leave it on permanently? 4:17

 

3) Can I keep my fruit trees safe from pests without harming my bees? 7:34

 

4) What is your opinion on using Eco-Wood to treat my in-hive frames? 11:07

 

5) What are your thoughts on using medium frames in the Long Lang? Are you willing to share your plans and any modifications? 13:10

 

6) What are your top 2-3 suggestions to get plastic foundation frames drawn out? 18:16

 

7) How can I convince my friends and family how good it is to have bees? They don't have the same feelings about bees as me. 26:19

 

8) I want to open feed to stimulate my bees for spring. What schedule should I follow? 38:01

 

9) I have Broodminder temperature probes in my hives. When the bees start raising brood, what would the temperature be inside the cluster? 45:17

 

Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 145 with Frederick Dunn

Welcome to another episode of Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers.

This is the audio track from today's YouTube:  https://youtu.be/BAsakXD4y2g