Beekeeper NIGHTMARE!~AMERICAN FOULBROOD

[@lbsmith83]

Proud of y’all and your commitment to the bees. My dad past away a few years ago. He was the president of the counties bee association and he maintained 25 hives. You have the same passion about your bees that he did. Love from NC

[@2ladyhomesteadershodge898]

Hey Girl, Jay is the president of our bee keeping group, Bee Friends. He is one of the most knowledgeable people I know and our group is extremely helpful. Thanks for the video and I sure am glad that your hives escaped this plague. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Ambria says hi! Vivian Ann on the side of the mountain in northeast Tennessee

[@longarmsupplies]

Congrats! We are in our first year too. I can relate to the emotional attachment and financial concerns as well. I applaud your diligence and your willingness to cooperate for the good of the bee population.

[@hobbygardenforhealth6973]

Glad all your bees checked out ok, keep up your hard work its paying off.

[@dballard8660]

Good video. Happy to hear your apiary escaped the dreaded foulbrood. If they survive the winter well and stay healthy next year maybe you'll be able to experience the reward of some honey. Great channel.

[@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara]

It was so stressful. God is so good! xo

[@chelemichele1524]

Glad you are in the clear.... 🌻have a wonderful evening🌻

[@kylehiggins3216]

The bees are so important! Thanks for your caring and sharing!

[@jodyflores601]

Goodness, when you said the only cure was to light it on fire, my heart sunk. I can't even imagine having to light a hive on fire. I pray that blessings come to the one that had to sacrifice and blessings to all the ones that made it through unharmed. Thank you for sharin', I'm so very happy your girls are okay. :)

[@ashhill9650]

So glad everything checked out great for you.

[@vidareich80]

Oh, thank goodness that your hives are safe. We are very new to beekeeping also. We just started our hives in May. In Alabama, where are in very far North Central we are also required to register our hives. Our State Inspector told our association about the outbreak of 4 cases in TN. He gave a class about American Foulbrood last month. We are older and don't have all that you juggle. Just 3 goat does, 3 dogs, 1 cat , our bees and grandchildren. I appreciate your informative videos. If you could make it our Limestone County Association is putting on a very good all day Bee Symposium on August 18 in Athens, AL. Many very educated speakers will be presenting .

[@alandenniston8209]

Thanks for the great learning video. Hope all stays well with your hives. Scary topic for bee keepers.

[@amandaforeman703]

So glad all is ok! I never knew you had to register your bees! Amazing! Such amazing information!

[@corkbernlulow3020]

Thank you for your understanding necessities and sharing. Responsibility is so important.

[@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara]

Amen!

[@itstheblessing]

Great information . So glad your hives don't have it . God bless you all , Linda

[@clmierau]

Our apiary is registered as well but I think it's encouraged here in Pa not required. We are fortunate that there has never been a case of American Foulbrood here.

[@scratchmadehomestead9343]

Hi Patara, D and I were taught that the less “extra space” there is, the easier it would be for the bees to defend the hive. We only had hive beetles the first yr. we are in 3rd yr now. It is sometimes tricky riding that line between what is to much space. ✌🏻❤️

[@raincoast9010]

Thanks for sharing and i am glad your bees are doing well.

[@zlifehomestead9772]

I'm glad it all worked out. Great information as always. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheBeeManJay]

Thank you, for the shout out.

[@mindivanhouten310]

We went through something similar only with our chickens about 3 years ago when the bird flu outbreak happened. Awful feeling with people with hazmat suits show up to test your chickens (layers and meat birds), thank God they didn't take my birds.

[@suzanneburford9681]

I'm glad you and the girl's are ok. sue xxx UK.

[@jrpacer6355]

We have had our hive split and lost our hive due to very cold temps it is very hard being a bee keeper we only had 2 hives now just 1 and the cost alot to think about.Sometimes there nothing u can due it is what it is .

[@saddleridge4364]

you are teaching us bee lingo, even if we don't keep bees, it's very interesting to learn. I am going to do some research on this , just to learn something new. My property has lots of white clover and it flowers continuously. I used to see quite a number of honeybees in years past. This year, I have seen .... one. I do have many carpenter bees, so they act as pollinators too, but I am sad about the decline n honeybees, I have always liked them. Thank God your hives are clean from this pestilence.

[@retiredbitjuggler3471]

Hmmm... This brings back some painful memories. My family had bees 50 years ago and really enjoyed them when we did. In fact, sadly, I used the last of that honey about 5 years ago (I would only eat it on Sunday morning). However, at that time, our area had a severe outbreak of American Foul Brood and many beekeepers were wiped out. Amazingly, it was a requirement in our state, even back then, to register your hives. When the DEC agent showed up to inspect the hives, and found them to be infected, it was the end. He dropped some sort of poison inside the 4 hives and within 30 minutes there was no activity. We helped him dig a pit in front of them and pushed the hives into it and set them ablaze. I never saw a blaze so intense as that one. It was a very sad day. I have kept my father’s smoker, tools and honey extractor all this time hoping I or one of my siblings might start it some day. I will be retiring next year - who knows. This is very important information and you did well to advance it. Thanks!

[@nadineh.5396]

Heartbreaking, it is not my hive but to see a hive go up in smoke would be very sad, good luck

[@dwgagnonhomestead7063]

Thank you for this information, we plan on bee keeping in the next year or so.

[@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara]

If you are getting bees next year-start engaging now for sure to learn! It is a massive learning curve. You will love it!

[@mitchh9111]

American foulbrood is notifiable here in the UK. Sadly a few years ago one of our hives got foulbrood and had to be destroyed. Heart breaking to pour fuel over the bees & their hive and watch it burn 😢 Wouldn't wish any beekeeper that horror.

[@brendab8307]

Very interesting never heard of foulbrood wow so much to bee's who knew thanks for sharing

[@lyndiaroot333]

The other benefit here in TN is, when you register your hives,...IF you happen to have to destroy your hives because of Foulbrood...the state will reimburse the cost of the hives.

[@marthavojtko6268]

Excellent news! 👍

[@mandalee102]

I understand your attachment. I think anything you nourish in anyway is easy to gain an attachment. I get attached to my chickens and even my hogs we butcher. It is a healthy respect. I love seeing this is other people. A respect for animals we technically "use" is lost upon our society these days. We waste bc yes it is our money paying but it is not our time, not our attachment. Very sad really.

[@3boysbees]

Been following a while but had some how missed the bees. Do you still have bees? We just procured a couple colonies.... And registered them. Hope all is well for 2022

[@ibislife]

I have no knowledge about bees, but do they not produce honey the first year?

[@mandalee102]

Would you ever consider doing a live feed with someone who could answer bee keeping questions. I have bumblebees and although we do not get honey they do work very hard for me in the garden and also what I lovingly call my "gentle giants". Would they fight honey bees if I got them?

[@crinick9344]

Glad your babies are A ok

[@1Dennis2Eugene]

Good info.

[@normamccomas9272]

singing the halelugah chorus!!

[@debramurray5132]

Great information

[@christinafoster1922]

Washington state requires beekeepers to register as well, but didn't really give an explanation. This makes so much sense though. Glad your ladies are still buzzing and happy!

[@CelticTechno]

You have to register in Alabama.

[@gradeysplace4122]

Its a hot summer.

[@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara]

Indeed!

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

So sad.

[@nadineh.5396]

This would be heartb

[@Danny_Boel]

that is so sad, all your hard work for nothing. ..d'oh I should learn to watch the entire video before commenting :-)

[@patriciablanton6243]

It's so important that as many bees survive because it's a matter of the survival of many living things, humans included.

[@kimberleyfriesenhahn2515]

So very glad your hives are doing well. Vermont requires hives to be registered as well. It comes in handy when they spray weed killer and other harmful toxins along the roads. Registered bee keepers are notified so they can block the entrance the night prior and keep their bees safe.

[@tammyshepherd1152]

I'm glad you're bees r okay.

[@susehendricks6217]

Glad to hear your bees are fine!

[@mahealaniw]

Thanks Patara! Nice info very helpful to know what, where and how to look into things in my state. 👍💜

[@MissTheresaDANCE]

I love how adamant you are in regards to the registry and doing your due diligence. Way to set a great example! Best of wishes!

[@kathistensland2847]

So glad you were cleared, hugs and love.

[@JanetWilham]

pray pray pray over your bees and farm and family--the Lord has the power to protect. God bless.

[@straubdavid9]

Best of luck with your bees ...... they are monumentally important to the entire country, and indeed the world.

[@deborahtiffany775]

So glad your beekeeping is going well and that your bees escaped that horrible pestilence! Blessings to you and your family, Patara.

[@robertahall4553]

Really enjoy to watch on top of that i learned somethings about bees i didnt know befor

[@gracielee4561]

I'm so happy your hives were not affected! If you had to burn the hives, would all of the bees go with it?

[@marcben1539]

Janine Gober yes