Beekeeping | How To Harvest Your Own Swarm Cells & How To Mark Your Queen

Beekeeping can be very expensive if you have to buy your own replacement queens. I'll show you how to harvest your own swarm cells for making splits next spring and how to mark your new queens.
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[@jimjim7708]

Remember science is a method of observation not a religion. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@tedkraft6416]

David, see if you can get your hands on a scalpel. Much easier to handle and do these kinds of fine little jobs. Those bulky utility knives make it harder. Great video!

[@benjaminrutherford1493]

Modern man is not the man who goes off to discover himself, his secrets, and his hidden truth; he is a man who tries to invest himself in something beneficial for the future.

[@beek]

Perfect!

[@bradgoliphant]

Living with a an attitude of Open-Mindedness is what sets us free. We let go of our "beliefs" which are always based on perceptions and not truth. Well said David.

[@beek]

so true

[@Kevin_Dyke]

Man all these great videos are perfect for when I start my 2 hives next spring!

[@beek]

Thank you Kevin!

[@kathyhathaway8823]

David another great video would be for you to show on these queen cells what the new bee keepers would look for to find a good looking cell an a bad looking queen cell. That way they would not waste there time removing a bad queen cell . Just a thought

[@sledmaker02]

Your coffee time is an eye-opener as a mind-opener thank you for the insight.

[@beek]

I appreciate that Matthew

[@karlkimball7913]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@gregoryscott5063]

I'm glad you brought up the findings with Ag chems. A resent study showed how bees collect certain pollens and tree resins that are added to their honey for heath, healing and detoxing their bodies. As the researchers found honey is the bee's pharmacy and sunflower pollen was the most wanted of the other pollens or tree resins.

[@TJSmith757]

Lovely video thank you!

[@nikigores8774]

Hi David, appreciate the coffee talk...great point!

[@moseszimbizi6008]

Wisdom! Thank you for the information sir; bees and life. Be blessed.

[@beek]

I appreciate it

[@RusticRootsGarden]

Great video! I love coffee ☕ time.

[@beek]

So nice of you to say, thank you so much.

[@Peter_Gunn]

Good video and coffee time. I wish everyone could be more open minded. Stop all this decisiveness. The world would be such a happier place.

[@beek]

People are so cool and different which makes life enjoyable.

[@rose2525bud]

🧡🐝🧡

[@LonelyLittleBaby]

Hi David. I am learning so much from your videos. I watch some every day, but as a drone flying guy I have to tell you DO NOT tell people to fly at 500 feet. FAA rules limit us to 400 feet altitude. I know it's nitpicking, but.....

[@earnestroylyngdoh7317]

Hi sir David I am Earnestroy from meghalaya India. Sir How Can I learn number of day by looking through the cap queen cell i:e starts, middle and a day when will the queen emerge out from cells? If there are videos please sent me.

[@michaelnkanda6652]

Wonderful! However, you must use special gloves if you are having stinging bees.

[@webco53]

David, I have a hive for third year… has been very mean so last year I re-queen the hive…. Twice and they never seem to accept her and within 7-10 I cannot find her nor any brood laying of eggs? I’ve used several methods to introduce.. Hoping they will except her…. Any ideas of what I should do? . They will make there own if I add a nice frame with eggs and brood….but really want to change the attitude gene thanks in advance Bill

[@magdymetwally9008]

You absolutely wright David, be open minded

[@tattoosbyjoe216]

If a wise man isn’t also simple and crafty he probably isn’t that wise

[@michaelkessinger764]

Thank you for sharing your bee wisdom an life lessons. Spring of my 6th year bee keeping. You have been such a huge help over the years.

[@christinecontelmo9264]

2010 a Graduate of Lincoln Christian Unv. You took your test at the EAS conference in Boone, NC ?

[@ME_MeAndMyBees]

David Re Colours in the UK we Say this little Ditty ! 😁 Phrase (Colour) (Years ending) Will (White) 1-6 You (Yellow) 2-7 Raise (Red) 3-8 Great (Green) 4-9 Bees (Blue) 5-0 So "2022" Queens are 2020 + "Two" or Marked "Yellow" 🟨 Tip : So the coming 2023 will be "Red" 🟥 .... Mmm, a Red dot on a Brown-Ginger Coloured Body Colour ! Kinda Colour Blinded by Nature surely !?! 🤔 Some Folk prefer their own Colour Pen Choice, like a Neon Pink, a Zippy Lime, (Your Option... As long as the Marker is Acrylic Paint based, :Not Alcohol Ink types, (they are Toxic to a Bees Anatomy !) I guess if you know which Pen Colour you used per "Year" you can Record what ever you like... But do tell Others that Zippy Lime means 'marked Queen' is year eg 2021 in my Method ! Sell her on... then do add / Over apply a Real "White" Dot for future Beekeepers (Owners of kind !) And I guess those who find certain Colours hard to see... Age, the Bee Veil, Dull Days, Smoke, a Dark Hive Comb... Might be Blinding us all ! 🥴 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 Happy Beekeeping 2022 🟨 👍 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@beek]

Nice

[@bjrningebrserud4518]

Great videos, going to start beekeeping next year and use your knowledge

[@beek]

Good for you!!!

[@craigellis7571]

Great perspective! It reminds me of opinions on vaccines. People should use the drone approach and read for themselves. I’ve learned so much from your videos. Just a side note… great video quality!

[@johnlawler3353]

Awesome that you did this video. I’m going to dive into queen raising next year so along with grafting I want to have as many tools in my toolbox that I can get.

[@beek]

I appreciate that. Queen rearing is very rewarding.

[@jackgoral8482]

John: Look up OTS. It works well for me, maybe it will work for you, too. Grafting is not difficult either:-) In July you can do both at the same time in the same hive.

[@filipvernica258]

Thanks you David I encounter same Clud ss like

[@stevenmartin3839]

DAVE NEAREST BEE KEEPING CLUB 45-50 MILES TO NEXT TOWN. ATHENS TX.

[@M5TABBYCAT]

Funnily, alot of his message applies to life nit just to bee keeping.

[@Benham_Design]

Boone North Carolina, 2010. It took you 2 years. 1st year was the oral in a hotel room with a secret EAS door knock, but missed the writing which you nailed the next year!

[@BackyardBeeKeepingNuevo]

We love your videos. As new beekeepers, my wife and I learn a lot from you.

[@beek]

Thank you so much! So glad I can help you learn more about beekeeping.

[@myworldin3dpen515]

thanks bro for all of the advice i appreciate it

[@fincarosa6767]

David, where would you suggest getting an educational poster or pamphlet of bees of the world? For an education community center program. Thanks in advance. Bee blessed 🙌🏽 🐝

[@beek]

Good project. I have nothing that comes to mind, maybe google it.

[@gmwani7280]

Excellent video Thanks a lot

[@jarnold8803]

Shepherdsville,Ky, 2010,

[@johnlawler3353]

2010 Boone, NC

[@nathanielhampton]

I concur

[@hankbaker1614]

Your studio looks amazing.

[@beek]

Thanks for noticing Hank. Appreciate it!

[@brittanypiro1069]

Thank you for sharing! I really enjoyed this video and it helped a lot. I do have one question. Now that you’ve seen these queens cells and you’ve delayed swarming by destroying these cells. What are your next steps? Splitting the hive?

[@beek]

Probably will make a handful of mating nucs from it, but just not sure yet. I would like to just leave it alone, and let it be, but still raise queen from her. Can't decide.

[@paulajones6366]

You can always learn something new! Especially about bee keeping. I’m still looking to identify my queens.

[@beek]

It does take practice

[@wallyholland892]

It's a drone frame

[@gueilin]

What if the existing queen still lays well and you don't replace her with the emerging queen? What would you do with the emerging queen? Thank you.

[@beek]

So, if a new queen emerges, the bees will kill the old queen

[@kirkhowes5663]

Nice video!

[@magdymetwally9008]

Hi I enjoy your vedios and the way you explanation from Australia. What is best way for water bees

[@beek]

Thank you. A near by bird bath filled with water should be plenty for your bees.

[@so_cal_mom]

Was the queen cell on a frame with foundation or was it foundationless?

[@beek]

Probably plastic foundation as that is what I mostly use.

[@cliffordestep3678]

David I am a new beginning beekeeper and I need to know where to get all of the information that I need to be a successful beekeeper an bee kiping

[@beek]

Hi Clifford, maybe my video on how to get started will help guide you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKq3maqdpcmefNk

[@LonelyLittleBaby]

Great end to the vid, David. Free your mind and your a** will follow.

[@beek]

Funny

[@johanngiesbrecht6460]

Wow, the 🐝 loves ❤ you, my 🐝 hate me. I have to cover up myself very good 👍 otherwise they killing me.

[@charrison2005]

enjoyed watching you harvest the queen cell (swarm cell)...very interesting! Yes, are bee clubs worth it or not worth it?

[@DialedN_07]

I'm assuming that you would not be able to do this on plastic foundation?

[@beek]

I do, that's all I use mostly. Takes a bit more careful surgery

[@rondunkel5178]

With the Queen cell cut out of a frame. Do I have to keep this cell at any particular temperature till I get it in a new frame?

[@beek]

Once it's 13 days old, not so critical.

[@vedantjoshi5884]

Good

[@russellsamson1828]

Great channel, I have learned SO much!!

[@beek]

Great to hear!

[@michaelpariera4328]

I have heard you talk about both questions but can't remember. Oh well, I do like your videos.

[@carlmiller7008]

Great video ,thankyou David 👍

[@beek]

Thanks Carl!

[@petrasechler8478]

I am just amazed how timid your bees are.

[@beek]

Thanks, sometimes they get a bit cranky.

[@MissDaizeymae]

Well I'm saving this vid for when we can all work our bees again! I have a hard time spotting my queen and have never been able to catch her. I'm trying it your way!

[@namentatic4978]

I use dental exploring tool to cut queen cell and put them in my incubator. I have the tool for marking queens. I do not feel so gently and comfortable to hold her by my fingers.

[@petpilgrimgoose]

Great video Dave! We are reallt fascinated by the queen rearing and hope to do that in the future! Love coffee time too! Thank you~New beekeepers Adam and Mary in NH

[@donaldjones3580]

Queen Extruders, if want to start a heated debate.

[@beek]

Sorry there no such thing as a queen extruded. There are queen excluders, and I’ve made many previous videos about pros and cons. Check them out and thanks for asking.

[@madmort0madmort072]

im new and this is exactly a topic i was wanting to see addressed. ill be going into my first spring and i think ill find this info very useful.

[@alinatotok]

Dear David. I have a bee family have no honey in brood box only 10 frames super box is full of honey. Is this family good to go for winter?

[@beek]

Depends on where in the world you live and how severe your winters are. But food alone does not determine winter survival. The number of healthy, virus free bees of winter physiology will make the difference.

[@alinatotok]

@@beek I live in Iselin NJ.

[@shegocrazy]

When too many queens are not enough.

[@delenenales4359]

I kept on watching your informative videos for I want to venture on beekeeping before I retire. I just need time for hands-on training which is far from our region in the philippines. I wish you are always in good health so you can impart your knowledge to others. God bless you always❤️🙏

[@beek]

Thanks for watching and the good health wishes.

[@kenspiker1112]

like your videos and love the coffee time talks, I'm always learning more about bees. You became an EAS master beekeeper in 2010 and took your test in Kentucky.

[@beek]

Need City and State

[@Beekeeper008]

I wish I could use my queen cups. I live in Southern California and we get hot bees if the Italian queen mates with the local drones. Any tips or ideas?! Really appreciate your videos. ☺️

[@beek]

If there is a potential AHB, then you should buy queens from a none AHB location.

[@jasonj5047]

David..great content and I appreciate your comments on other beeks opinions. You mentioned a study you read regarding farm chemical long term effects….my broader question…do you have one, two, or more publications that you lean on for studies and updates on all things bees…what’s your favorite?

[@beek]

I have a network of friends, entomologist and master beekeepers always sharing recent studies with me.

[@dogpile318]

I didn't win the pen, but the third tester during the oral examine that you could not remember was "Clarence Collison"

[@beek]

Wow, maybe I didn't know him that well back then.

[@loislangley2975]

Nice video. Spring here looks like I lost 1 Queen, swarmed I suspect, as a Queen emerged from a small QC as I lifted frames. There was also a huge Queen cell at bottom of frame so I left it. How long do I wait to go back in to check if that queen has successfully mated? There was no brood or eggs on frames all full of nectar. Tomorrow go in to check Queen on other end of long Langstroth bee hive. Thank you for taking the time to inform us.

[@beek]

Usually it might take up to a week for her to take her mating flight then up to 5 days to start laying

[@JCrain31]

2010, Fairmount, Illinois. Thanks for another great video! I have learned a lot from your videos. I’m setting up my first two hive this Spring, and I am super excited! I think about bee things all the time now lol. Counting down the days between my local club meetings too. Bees are so interesting. I can’t wait to get started.

[@beek]

Right on!

[@johnlawler3353]

FYI FAA regulations limit you to 400ft with a drone lol.

[@beek]

Yep, Good point as most manned aircraft must stay above 500. Unless you are a crop duster, then you are allowed to fly between my picnic table and my umbrella 😃

[@Max-po5sx]

Another great video. 😎❤ Thank you Sir.

[@beek]

My pleasure!

[@coltonchristjohn680]

Great video! If you wanted to graft your own queens and only wanted to produce 5 to 6 queens at a time, would a starter nuc be sufficient to finish them with?

[@beek]

Yes, instead of using both the starter and finisher hive, for just 5 or 6 a starter hive can finish that small amount.

[@framcesmoore]

Ha David I enjoy your videos they are great I do not always say something but I want u to know I watch every one of them and they are great u do a wonderful job with them and they are very helpful I hope u keep them coming I have a very busy day coming up going to start wrapping my hives tomorrow and putting candy boards on top thanks again for the videos.have a God Blessed week

[@beek]

I appreciate it Frances!

[@reck9953]

Where can I find the study you talked about?

[@beek]

I'll see if I can locate the link. My staff prints off studies for me to read.

[@williambowers5994]

You are right on every point!.thank you for saying it.

[@beek]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mykey1956]

Nice video with a lot of good info. Thanks

[@beek]

I appreciate it!

[@shegocrazy]

I'm no expert but shouldn't the queen cell be kept vertical at all times?

[@beek]

As I mentioned in the video, this queen cell was "mature" meaning that the queen was reading to emerge. So usually past day 13 we can move them around more freely. 13 day old queen cells are shipped. Prior to day 13 can be a problem. I noted in the video how dark the bottom of the cell was indicating she is ready to emerge any moment.

[@shegocrazy]

@@beek Sweet! Thanks for replying. I just placed 2 new queen cells in 2 nucs so was curious. They should have hatched today hopefully.

[@norautotrading7217]

Hello from Norway

[@beek]

Hello Norway 🇳🇴

[@steveshelley2117]

Great video.... what are your thoughts on vacuum sealing frame to store them? I only have a few frames at the moment I just got into bee keeping in September.

[@beek]

Going to be too moist I'm afraid. It might mildew. Keep it exposed to low humidity and air.

[@steveshelley2117]

@@beek thanks I wasnt sure I seen the other day on a bee keeping hack group doing it

[@shegocrazy]

An old fridge or freezer works well to keep out the vermin and wax moth.

[@Peter_Gunn]

2010 Lincoln ill

[@beek]

No cigar

[@carlcosgrove375]

I brand new at bee keeping I just 74 and I need a lot of info. I also need marking paint pens how do I order them