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Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 90

This is the audio version of Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 90.

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Time stamps are compliments of

Adam Holmes

1) Treatment free is the only way to go if we want to resolve the varroa mite problem, do you agree? 3:57

 

2) What information do you put in your log book when conducting hive inspections? 19:48

 

3) We have discovered a bee tree that swarmed at least 3 times last year. We were able to capture and hive 2 of them. Would you recommend removing the bees from the tree, or would you leave them alone? 28:24

 

4) Please explain the Saskatraz VS BeeWeaver bee line varroa resistance comparison. 33:24

 

5) I purchased a Ross Round super to try out next year. Would I be able to add a regular super on top of that after the bees have worked it? 41:00

 

6) Should I buy in a queen if I have only a fist sized colony of bees with drone brood hatching? 45:20

 

7) Are honey bees only instinctive? How can they survive without conscious reasoning? What about emotions like feeling satisfied, happiness, sad, or in pain? 51:05

 

8) Fred, what are you goals for 2021? More packages? New Flow-Hives? Anything? 1:02:16

 

9) I am wanting to build my own beekeeping equipment collection. what are some things beyond the basics that you recommend a new beekeeper add to their collection? 1:04:55

 

10) If you were starting from scratch, would you get packages or nucs? if you start with a package and better-comb, how long does it take the bees to start laying brood? 1:09:58

 

11) it looks like your flow-hive (in the recent winter video) is tilted back instead of forward. Is there a reason for that? 1:12:44

 

12) I am looking for different bee hives like the Layens, but the Langstroth is more common. I'm thinking of a custom Langstroth horizontal hive that has two deep frames. Do you think that would be a worthwhile adventure? I plan to crush and strain for honey collection. 1:14:45

 

 

 

Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 86

This is the audio version of Frederick Dunn's Backyard Beekeeping Question and Answer Video on YouTube.

The Way To Bee is a weekly YouTube series where Fred responds to questions about backyard beekeeping.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0BtJyPt4SZ9ohcHBHw4Dnxt2lPL8F2cA

 

Thank you for listening!

The Way To Bee Question and Answer video Episode 89

Welcome!

You're listening to the audio from Frederick Dunn's YouTube Series "The Way To Bee"

Where Frederick responds to questions relevant to Backyard Beekeeping.

Want to see the full episode on YouTube?

Click here to visit Fred's Channel and see the entire playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHQD7bWCwRw&list=PL0BtJyPt4SZ9ohcHBHw4Dnxt2lPL8F2cA

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All rights reserved - Frederick J Dunn

Time stamps provided by

Adam Holmes

1) I found a commercial and they are advertising 6 frame flow hives for 78% off for $110.00. Is this a true Flow-Hive? 3:37

2) I would like clarification on the three OA vaporization treatment intervals to make sure all drone brood are treated. 10:06

3) I have a question about painting the BeeMax polystyrene covers, is there a particular paint? 33:19

4) Should I be ordering a new queen every two years? What about the hive replacing or producing a new queen on their own? 35:30

5) I am buying in 3 Bee Packages in March of 2021. Should I plan on using OA treatment as they go into the new hives? Or use Apivar Strips before they start making brood? 42:01

6) Turns out that bees have magnetic abdomens and exposure to magnetic forces can disrupt the way they communicate in the hive and their behaviors. 46:13

7) How do they make fat bees for winter? Does the Queen lay eggs for the fat bees all winter? And when does she stop? 58:20

Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 88

Welcome!

You're listening to the audio from Frederick Dunn's YouTube Series "The Way To Bee"

Where Frederick responds to questions relevant to Backyard Beekeeping.

Want to see the full episode on YouTube?

Click here to visit Fred's Channel and see the entire playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHQD7bWCwRw&list=PL0BtJyPt4SZ9ohcHBHw4Dnxt2lPL8F2cA

Please subscribe, there will be weekly updates to this PodCast.

All rights reserved - Frederick J Dunn

Time Stamps courtesy of

Adam Holmes

1) Can you make a recommendation on what make and model of camera might be useful in monitoring hives? 2:15

 

2) One of my hives swarmed during 40 deg weather. I haven't seen any drones in months. Now it's 21 deg. 18:26

 

3) I have a question regarding fall feeding. Should we be feeding protein, sugar syrup? What's your opinion regarding building up a colony going into winter? 22:00

 

4) Should I leave my beetle Guardian entrances on all hives? 32:08

 

5) I have three medium boxes and want to swap for a deep box in spring. Would I just add the deep? Or remove some of the mediums? 37:21

 

6) I fed my bees sugar syrup with honey-B-healthy in it. During my last inspection, I damaged some comb and the honey tasted of HBH. Can I recycle these frames back to the bees to remove that taste? 43:34

 

7) After reading this article, I was wondering about screen bottom boards and venting holes in a hive. What are your thoughts on the subject? 46:26

 

8) I've noticed that B and R Weaver are the same on google Map. Same Family. BeeWeaver sells only Nucs and R Weaver sells packages. Would you please post information on B and R Weaver, informing that they have the same genetics? 58:13

This is The Way To Bee Backyard Beekeeping Q&A Episode 87

Welcome!

You're listening to the audio from Frederick Dunn's YouTube Series "The Way To Bee"

Where Frederick responds to questions relevant to Backyard Beekeeping.

Want to see the full episode on YouTube?

Click here to visit Fred's Channel and see the entire playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHQD7bWCwRw&list=PL0BtJyPt4SZ9ohcHBHw4Dnxt2lPL8F2cA

Please subscribe, there will be weekly updates to this PodCast.

All rights reserved - Frederick J Dunn

Time stamp links are provided by Adam Holmes

 

I found my queen half sticking out of the front entrance, should I put her back in the hive? 4:34

 

I have two hives, one is eating the sugar and the other isn't, they both took syrup. Is there a reason? 12:20

 

You mentioned clipping the wings of the queen to reduce swarming off, do you have a video of how to do that? 14:20

 

When I place a new queen in a hive when can I expect her traits to take over? When will they go to work on existing mites? 16:09

 

An old beekeeper says to count the mites on the floor and multiply it with 100, is this your mite number in the hive? Is the hive poisonous if I treat them with oxalic acid? 20:14

 

I have 3 hives, I am sure one won't make it. I want to try package bees for replacements. What bees should I order? 32:07

 

I want to use fondant for winter feeding, I heard fondant may harm the bees? 36:04

 

How does a queen excluder work in the long langstroth hive? 48:24

 

Which cell makes the best queen? Supercedure, Swarm, or emergency Cells? 54:11

 

Have you ever made this experience of tanging, or has anyone on your channel? Honey Bees Reacting to Sound? 59:00

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