And I think I have it rough with my little 150 hives. Great video Jake, love seeing how the big boys do things. Still planning on visiting with you. God's peace brother.
@beekeeperjakeСағат бұрын
Appreciate that! You’re welcome to stop by anytime!
@marekbily86779 сағат бұрын
Keep posting.
@beekeeperjakeСағат бұрын
👍🏼
@kriegerkeepbees588115 сағат бұрын
I watch all your videos, Jake.
@beekeeperjake11 сағат бұрын
Thank you for watching!!
@kriegerkeepbees588116 сағат бұрын
Thank you for the video.
@beekeeperjake15 сағат бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ryanscott914917 сағат бұрын
Have you ever thought of using aluminum for your pallets? You could potentially avoid the issues with ants and other insects.
@beekeeperjake17 сағат бұрын
We have discussed that or plastic. Problem is the ants just like to build up next to things. I don't think it would stop them well enough to be worth the work and investment. We can switch about 4-500 in a day with 3 people.
@MerrittHoney19 сағат бұрын
I’d love to see more on that hive lifter. I started out with one that grabbed in the hand holds but since moved on to a Mann lake cart.
@ЛехаНиколаев-г9т21 сағат бұрын
Спасибо за видео! Пару моментов взял на заметку😊
@beekeeperjake20 сағат бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@Peter_Gunn21 сағат бұрын
Commercial beekeepers should ban together and refuse to pollinate almonds until California reduces restrictions. The whole ant thing is crazy. Thanks for the video
@beekeeperjake21 сағат бұрын
It’s pretty wild, but California is just being California hahaha
@justinthacker31444 сағат бұрын
@@beekeeperjake My brother in law calls it ''the land of fruits and nuts'' 😂
@ricksutton290221 сағат бұрын
Hey, Jake.Are you gonna go out to california season. Usually , I don't do it when I plan to this year.
@beekeeperjake21 сағат бұрын
I’m am going out for a few days to check and put on some Oxalic Acid here in about 2 weeks
@Redskins-ss6zsКүн бұрын
When transporting your bees say to CA, do you seal the bees inside the boxes?
@beekeeperjakeКүн бұрын
Nope! All trucks have a net to keep them contained, but the boxes are open. The trucks can't stop during the day.
@FNQ_BEES2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tour. Love your vids and the info you share, and glad to see you posting again 👍
@beekeeperjakeКүн бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
@depe54464 күн бұрын
it looks so yummy 💗🥴
@BeeGroundedFarm5 күн бұрын
Honey bottling room , search KZbin can’t find any beekeeper or bee company showing you what’s the procedure from opening a box of jars to dip rise dip washing or drip drying - too hard filling with honey - dare to show your secrets to the world ? 🐝 🌎 🥇!
@beekeeperjake5 күн бұрын
Jars come clean in their original packaging. There is nothing on it because no one does it.
@MrM-wk9yf7 күн бұрын
How do people get through stuff like that With out Jesus ?
@beekeeperjake7 күн бұрын
I have no idea
@MinnesotaBeekeeper7 күн бұрын
Great camera angle Jake! What was your temp? Looks like few of the foragers were out. Thanks for posting.
@beekeeperjake7 күн бұрын
@@MinnesotaBeekeeper about 40 heated up to 45 while we were moving. There’s always the stubborn ones. We were right on the edge of bee moving weather. Gotta get it done!
@kriegerkeepbees58817 күн бұрын
What are you spraying the pallet bottoms with?
@beekeeperjake7 күн бұрын
Ant spray
@kriegerkeepbees58817 күн бұрын
@beekeeperjake that was my guess. Just wanted to make sure. Have a great season!
@MrM-wk9yf7 күн бұрын
@@beekeeperjake what kind of spray ?
@charlesmaurer62149 күн бұрын
Wimpy just 20, from WV and that is an avg. winter dip for us, it takes a 0 or negative to take note but I understand. In college we had an event between Christmas and the new year in AZ. We had T shirts and shorts on, in comfortable temps of 70s that was warm for us. They had the winter coats on and we even were happy to walk in for them a rare rain like that. We get 90's in the summer normally too and we are generally wetter than TX or AZ. Good luck
@beekeeperjake8 күн бұрын
We get above 100 regularly in the summer. I’ll take that over 20 hahaha
@Mark-k5k8h9 күн бұрын
What do you do to make sure you get eight frames of bees in the spring after winter?
@Mark-k5k8h9 күн бұрын
What do you prefer the joystick or the four lovers cause we’re debating which one to get
@beekeeperjake9 күн бұрын
I’ve really taken to the joystick. It’s natural. I’ll take it over the 3 bank now
@Mark-k5k8h9 күн бұрын
Are those cannolis or Italians?, Also, what do you do if you have like a one frame of bees.
@beekeeperjake9 күн бұрын
Yes. lol they’re a mix. If it’s a one framer knock it down to a single and see if it lives. Usually doesn’t lol
@Mark-k5k8h9 күн бұрын
So what is essential for Honey bottling because I apply stickers by hand and pour honey by hand.
@beekeeperjake9 күн бұрын
That works too and that’s how we started
@BrentWellsTeamAwesome10 күн бұрын
hey on sweating in your nitrile gloves comment. You could get some thin cotton gloves. either make sure they are fingerless or just cut the fingers out and then put your nitrile gloves over them. the cotton will absorb the sweat and since they are fingerless you'll still be able to use your touch device.
@beekeeperjake10 күн бұрын
Thanks! I gave up on them honestly and just work without gloves now lol
@BrentWellsTeamAwesome10 күн бұрын
@@beekeeperjake haha... stings hurt a lot less now?
@kevinvasquez184310 күн бұрын
Beekeeper here in Maryland, but grew up in Texas. Love seeing beekeeping back home. Best of luck this season!
@beekeeperjake10 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@BeeGroundedFarm10 күн бұрын
What do you use in the frame feeders ,prevent the bees from dying or killing each other by piling in ?
@beekeeperjake10 күн бұрын
Stainless hardware cloth folded like an accordion
@jeffreykellum12 күн бұрын
Do all of your migratory tops have that upper vent? Thats something i haven't seen before and might have to steal later.
@beekeeperjake12 күн бұрын
Yes they do, and our new ones have one on both sides so we don’t have to pay attention to the direction the lid is on. Believe it or not that little hole will also save a colony if water gets above the front door.
@kriegerkeepbees588113 күн бұрын
The bees look fantastic!
@beekeeperjake12 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@steliandone407813 күн бұрын
The idea of preying upon your commercial beekeeping and specialty for your team and for you personally never crossed my mind. You remember the back door you pointed at that those who are not so positive about your business to get out? Well I am out. Don’t worry I will preying for you sir. Your bees look great. Have a blessed day and don’t be too proud.
@beekeeperjake13 күн бұрын
Ok?
@philbeeman12 күн бұрын
@@beekeeperjakeI think he means Praying.
@beekeeperjake12 күн бұрын
@@philbeeman I understand that. Just don’t understand the issue lol
@murky9124 күн бұрын
Wierd comment
@ricksutton290213 күн бұрын
Hey, Jake. How do you like that rocket fuel? Do you think it makes a big difference?
@beekeeperjake13 күн бұрын
I think it does! Heck, even if it doesn’t, it’s a $50 bag that goes in a whole tote of sugar that makes me feel better 🤣🤣
@emh11413 күн бұрын
What is the rocket fule
@beekeeperjake13 күн бұрын
It’s a supplement. APIS Bio Control
@mattlance427213 күн бұрын
Where did you get your lids.
@beekeeperjake13 күн бұрын
We build them in house
@mattlance427213 күн бұрын
I like the looks of them. Wish I had 500.
@kevinlyons91913 күн бұрын
@@beekeeperjakewhat are they built out of? Do you have trouble with them warping?
@beekeeperjake13 күн бұрын
HDO tops and ground contact lumber ripped for everything else. No issues. We’ve been doing it as long as I can remember
@kevinlyons91913 күн бұрын
@@beekeeperjake hdo plywood is hard to find in my area but what I have used of it so far I like it best.
@gwenyngruffydd18 күн бұрын
Nice video. Thanks for sharing. I’m currently setting up my new building and this was very useful
@beekeeperjake13 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@brandonpowell585219 күн бұрын
What temperature do you keep the hot room?
@beekeeperjake13 күн бұрын
120!
@ColtonHolm20 күн бұрын
What is your hive setup look like
@beekeeperjake13 күн бұрын
10 frame doubles
@ranjankumarsingh550622 күн бұрын
Hey jack you need to a beekeeper worker i know beekeeping
@blackberry590822 күн бұрын
Thanks for standing for your employees ❤
@missionbeelieve347924 күн бұрын
Signed ❤ thank you
@beekeeperjake23 күн бұрын
Appreciate the support!
@Hans-b3g24 күн бұрын
Do you allow people to come and your your facility? I am in Pennsylvania and looking to build a bottling/extracting facility
@beekeeperjake23 күн бұрын
For beekeepers yes! Hit us up if you’re in town or planning to come.
@JeffHorchoff25 күн бұрын
What an awesome tour, loved the process. Plus, the interior decorating is superb! I hope to one day make it over there and visit. God's peace Jake.
@beekeeperjake23 күн бұрын
Thank you! You’re welcome anytime!
@rayjohnson832925 күн бұрын
Can’t find the hats on your site? Just 1 hat shown? I was quite surprised at your website honey prices being sooo low? Are you having issues selling. In jersey we’re in the $10-15 lb. I’ve only gotten to 100 colonies so I haven’t looked at forklift pricing. What’s a used one like that go for, if you don’t mind? Any issues with Africanized?
@beekeeperjake23 күн бұрын
We have 2 hat options on the website. Our prices are high for the volume we do. If I had 100 hives I’d be $15/lb but I have a lot more inventory to move. Used lifts are anywhere from 40-60k
@brucejarrell570725 күн бұрын
Do u sell nucs? Im south of Fort Worth
@beekeeperjake23 күн бұрын
I do not.
@Cody-fc5br26 күн бұрын
Those lights are lit, literally. Nice operation good stuff thanks man
@beekeeperjake23 күн бұрын
😂 thank you!
@AAFarmHoneyCo26 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Good info about a much larger operation than us hobbyists!
@RaysBeesandHoney26 күн бұрын
Where are you getting your bottom boards\ pallets and lids from?
@beekeeperjake26 күн бұрын
We build them
@RaysBeesandHoney24 күн бұрын
@ awesome I have no land or shop. Bummer
@scottgriffin229126 күн бұрын
Invite the government in and they will ruin the industry with over regulation. Government is not the solution.
@beekeeperjake26 күн бұрын
No they won’t. It’s been done in other states.
@RaysBeesandHoney26 күн бұрын
The labeler I saw at NAHBE was $3K
@RaysBeesandHoney26 күн бұрын
Where are you located? I have a friend with land looking for someone to put bees on it.
@beekeeperjake26 күн бұрын
I’m southeast Texas. If it’s for taxes we don’t do that.
@aidanquick315127 күн бұрын
very cool set up
@jjwwqq27 күн бұрын
More regulation is never the correct answer.
@beekeeperjake27 күн бұрын
@@jjwwqq then what is?
@jjwwqq26 күн бұрын
@ let the market work. If people want local product, they can find it. Market your product as 100% Texas honey, or whatever percentage you want, and see who buys it.
@beekeeperjake26 күн бұрын
Nah that’s the problem.
@iamharistanvir27 күн бұрын
Hi Jake! I love your honey sticks! Could you please make a video about how you make them. There's not much information about effective ways to fill up honey sticks, how do y'all do it?
@beekeeperjake27 күн бұрын
We have them packed by a company called honey acres. You send them honey and they’ll pack the straws!