Beekeeping Tips For Beginners

This video, "Beekeeping Tips For Beginners", is peppered from end to end with tips and ideas on basic beekeeping techniques for new beekeepers.
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[@eubionecanknowme]

I'm 70 and just started keeping bees three years ago. This video was so much fun. Molly's exuberance is great as is Bob's patience. Well done. So fun.

[@alexayounginsong2641]

you are very lucky to have him as a bee master teacher. Very lucky! Really Lucky! I envy you. It will save a lot of time as well as money.

[@donaltland7957]

You could do a series and title them "The Molly Methods" where you instruct her doing different tasks in the bee yard and film them. She is a great asset for your business.

[@whoeverit9087]

Great job Molly and magic that you spotted your first Queen. That never gets old. It's always a "YES" moment. Found 1 Queen, took 1 sting; I bet you will remember that Queen for a lot longer than that sting. You got some of the best beekeepers in the country willing to teach you so take full advantage of their combined knowledge. Its also wonderful to see knowledge being passed on with simple, clear, gentle instruction and advice. Bee clubs should be adding this to their must watch.

[@nancynolton6079]

Already sent to my club members!

[@prairiepinesranch]

Please continue doing these tips for beginners! You have such an easy-going, fun way of explaining and a great sense of humor.

[@mschroed99]

Bob your patience and wisdom are absolutely wonderful, Molly is very lucky to work for/with you! Great job Molly and thank you Mr. Binnie

[@roberth293]

Excellent video, with a lot of useful info around frame manipulation. Walking Molly through new tasks could be a great series. Thank you for the video.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks for the good idea.

[@theoutdoorsman9233]

I 2nd the motion. Great idea

[@michaeljoncour4903]

@@bobbinnie9872 and you could play ''sweet sweet molly'' bobby goldsboro song at start and end of video's

[@Fabguy16]

I agree watching you teach her has helped me so much a series would be awesome! You are a great teacher l.

[@janeriverwalk6891]

As a new beekeeper this year, I absolutely loved this video. It explained step by step what needs to be done. Most other videos skip over many steps and there's no explanations on why things are being done. I loved this!!!

[@russellkoopman3004]

Finding a dark queen is not easy. Good job Molly. Learning from the best has to be an honor. Great tips there for new beeks.

[@The-bees-nees]

I love Molly’s enthusiasm and bob’s patience. Great video!

[@seedsandarrowsfrontier9224]

Molly has a great attitude and seems eager to learn. It also helps having a great teacher! Thanks for sharing the video Bob!

[@tl3192]

You got to love molly ! “The little worm thing “

[@mocarp1]

Thanks Molly & Bob. I have been keeping bees several years now and there was some good tips in there that I hadnt picked up on yet.

[@marcogallazzi9049]

Loved this video. That girl is so excited, nervous and who knows what else at the same time ☺️. And you are a great, i mean a GREAT teacher! Thank you so much 👍🏼

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you. Molly is live wire and was looking forward this for many days.

[@terrir8525]

Awesome job Molly! I think you nailed it! Bob your patience and kindness are wonderful gifts to witness. Great work to the both of you!

[@clarebuswell]

I'm a beginner, I don't have my bees yet, so that was really useful to watch. Thanks. Molly did great!

[@steventervort96]

Bob, I’ve been keeping bees for 10 years keeping about 10-20 hives depending on the year. I Learned some new things from this video as simple as it is. I work professionally as an accountant, and this reminds me so much of the experience I’ve been having lately training new staff. We often forget how many little tricks of the trade we’ve learned along the way. You don’t know the significance of these tricks until you train someone new. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Always look forward to your videos.

[@davidlopata7532]

Good job Molly! Bob it's great seeing you teaching others.

[@davidmerriott7356]

Perfect video for us new beekeepers. How great would it have been to work with someone like Bob the first year? I made all those mistakes and had to learn on my own. Lucky girl.

[@ApiaryManager]

It's nice to see Mollys' enthusiasm and excitement. You forget how it feels to be a new-bee ;-) Bob - you were so patient! Every word of guidance was perfect and calm. I'm sure she realises that she was lucky to have you mentor her.

[@patrickhiggins3582]

Bob your a fabalous bee keeper and a great teacher.

[@rogerallen1767]

this was great i am a beginner and i was learning a lot

[@carlgirolami8973]

It's great to see her joy and excitement. Excellent video!!

[@lagrangebees]

Getting more people in beekeeping is always awesome :)

[@wpankey57]

Good job Molly.

[@IFarmBugs]

Being a city dwelling Yankee from up in the Northeast its so strange seeing a young lady that isn't flying around on a broomstick these days lol

[@jackmckee8491]

Okay I want to see more of Molly on these videos. That was a fun video 🙂

[@thesidelinebeekeeper-craig6924]

Knowledge and Legacy are truly the only things we leave behind. Your wisdom and knowledge has been a blessing to more than you will probably ever realize. Having knowledge is one thing, but to share it, and hope others succeed in there endeavors, is awe inspiring. Not many commercial beekeepers share their wisdom and experience, but you Sir are the difference this industry needs. More beekeepers should share your values. I feel the wheels rolling in the more supportive direction. The next generation is the future of the craft. We thank you 🙏. I will help carry the torch.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks for nice comment. 🙏.

[@glynisreynolds446]

Lovely video 👏👏 I remember how amazing going through my first few colonies was 🤩 Molly did really well didn’t she 👍 Perhaps she can escape from the store occasionally 🤞🤞 Well done Molly, and you have a wonderful mentor 👍👍 🇬🇧

[@kellyellingson2335]

Good job! Sure the nerves are going a little bit and added pressure having the “boss” training. Your in good hands as a very great teacher and willingness to share his vast knowledge

[@jhulin9018]

Bob, I have been keeping bees for about 3 years and I learned some tips on moving frames around and how to use a standard hive tool to do things I thought I needed a fancier one for. Wow. Your videos are always so excellent. Much appreciated!

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you.

[@tashmarkify]

I love your tutoring skills. I am learning like I am right there with you guys. Lots of love from Uganda

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you.

[@StonewallJackson-n8w]

Fun with Molly.

[@lindsaybancroft4629]

Great job Molly Queen spotting can be a real challenge. 🇦🇺

[@stevenbabjak9490]

Very fun! I smiled the whole time. Thanks Bob.

[@lances8872]

Thanks for the videos Bob I was in the shop yesterday morning at 830 when you opened but you looked pretty busy and I did not want to bother you. I had to drive back to Fla. but I do appreciate all the knowledge you share. Much appreciated sir.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Lance. Sorry I missed you. Thanks.

[@michaeljoncour4903]

hi bob i started beekeeping in 1965 working for bob mc donald, i think you will prefer this way if you give it a go, remove 2nd frame in first, its definetely easier most of the time, also when you then remove the wall comb you prise it over and don't damage comb or bees when you pull it up if it is attached to burr comb on wall of hive ...happy honey flow.

[@michaeljoncour4903]

also a good habit is scraping any burr comb off walls on every occasion to reduce this problem...

[@dennisconnatser5947]

Thanks that was great I have had one for a year now and that helped still learning

[@schammond8993]

That was a great video. Wonderful that you took the time with Molly.

[@michaellavazza960]

You were so patient w her very well done! And Molly so great to get out and work bees!

[@J_Westbrook]

She's so excited! I love it..

[@dcsblessedbees]

I really enjoyed watching her first time experience, thanks for the video, she did great, minus the vale issue. :) She should relax and enjoy her time with the bees, maybe she was worried about impressing the boss. :) Ty, Blessed Days...

[@phillipriggs3375]

Well Done ! Very Informational in many ways.

[@bj8342]

As @whoeverit said. " Great Job Miss Molly" pretty good teaching group to have. Spotting your first in Hive Queen is always magical and never gets old. Taking your first sting not as memorable as finding Queens. Learning anything new is always a process of small steps and you / we all go through the process in different ways. After a while it will be like the retail store you work through the job process with out even having to think what the next step is. When Bob Binnie and Ian Steppler use a very similar method of taking a split - it's probably a solid best practice.

[@bobbinnie9872]

👍

[@cordovanbee713]

Great job Molly!!! Bob nice instructions!!

[@reade79]

Well done Molly. Really enjoyed this, whilst eating my breakfast. Can't beat your first time inspecting bees. I still get excited every inspection day. Never know what you're going to see or do. Wished here in the UK the sessons were longer. Like the cliche, not enough hours in the day.....

[@davidbrown9729]

You go Molly! Love the enthusiasm.

[@tudley1059]

I hate it when I fumble around while working bees. It is helpful to see someone work bees that know what their doing. Guess I like to see and learn.

[@pirateprospecting707]

Excellent and informative video! She is an awesome student!! She is just like the rest of us...always excited to see the queen✅😁👍

[@bobbinnie9872]

Couldn't agree more!

[@patrickhiggins3582]

molly your wonderfull bee keeper for your first time.

[@TexasBeekeeper]

Thanks Bob! You're a Natural Teacher! Molly: "We can cut this out right" , Bob "No". Love it!

[@houstonsheltonbees814]

No pressure Molly, all the guys are gonna watch while the boss stands next to you while you go into a beehive for the first time. Did I mention that they are going to film the whole thing and your definitely getting stung LoL 👍 You did good. This video is going to do great 👍 thanks Bob good health and God bless 👍

[@bobbinnie9872]

👍

[@houstonsheltonbees814]

@@bobbinnie9872 thank you sir 👍

[@tracyweilandrealtorbeekeep3957]

Good job Mollie! Even as an experienced beekeeper, It's good to watch to pick up some tips and tricks from the pros!

[@MrMigrantman]

We can always learn from anyone! Thanks Bob, and Molly.....and Seth!

[@DannyCollinsLithicsAndLeather]

Great video would love to see more videos of you walking beginners through the different process in bee keeping.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Noted!

[@adeereplowboy]

More Molly! She’s got great enthusiasm.

[@yahyalagzouli]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@smatt566]

Great video! Molly was eager to shake! haha. Really nice people you have working there.

[@markspc1]

Great video Bob and great tips for beginners and not so beginners too. Molly did great even with all you guys staring at her.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks, the guys worked through the whole thing.

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Bob, I enjoyed this immensely! Please have Molly on again, it was great fun, and a good primer on teaching new folks (I think I’m too short / impatient).

[@bobbinnie9872]

👍

[@martinr6107]

Good teacher and a good student!

[@kellycarpenter9350]

I got a big kick out you teaching Moly how to be a bee keeper .I was happy for her excitement about learning . .Kel

[@dadu63]

Great job Molly! Get out from behind that counter and become a beekeeper. Good for you Molly! Thanks for sharing Bob.

[@lenturtle7954]

Yes she lucked out and an older gentleman that has the blue berries needed someone to look after his bees so he handed them over to her and is there to assist with guidance if necessary . And she has your videos to watch as well.

[@hootervillehoneybees8664]

Fine job young lady

[@cypher8855]

Took the mischievous one out with ya. Nice video.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks 👍

[@dtdfetff6142]

العمل معاك متعة ومعلوماتك قيمة

[@thehappycamper5575]

Great Video !!!! My wife was afraid to go to the bee yard, after watching this video she said, "If Molly can do it, I can do it." Molly did a great job. Please keep making these beginner videos. Thank you :) P.S. My wife wants to know where Molly get stung

[@bobbinnie9872]

Molly got stung on the front of her neck which would get anybody's attention. Thanks.

[@mollymcgill8449]

That’s right! Bob says if I can handle gettin stung in the throat than I can handle them all 😁😁 not gonna lie, it hurt!

[@claudiaispas3918]

👍🏻💯👍🏻💯👍🏻💯

[@beebum1909]

Nice work Molly, we recognize that yard....

[@bobbinnie9872]

👍

[@boonesbees5485]

You said God has blessed your beekeeping endeavors. I say perhaps He has blessed us by forged you to become the great conduit though which you so freely share the foundation of knowledge you have obtained. Thank you for reinvesting back into the future generations.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you.

[@6Deep6]

You are a legend, Mr. Binnie

[@IceBug1337]

Molly is clever.

[@bobbinnie9872]

😇 yes.

[@louiseibbotson588]

Love it , great video bob .

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks 👍

[@kennethvanhorn114]

GREAT JOB MOLLY! Even though I have kept bees for quite a few years there is always things to learn.

[@_bogbean]

I have a question: At 8:05 you say ‘see how they’re all facing you?’ Does it signify that the bees are getting defensive when they turn to face you? I hadn’t thought about this before but it’s a useful thing to look out for to judge their temperament. I enjoyed this video, Molly did well and it was lovely to see how you guided her along.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Turning them around or back down lessens the chance of them becoming irritated at something you do.

[@keithfaithful3989]

Great teacher and student 👍

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you! 😃

[@plainsimple442]

I wish that I had Bob at my apiary!

[@denniss2290]

I have learned a lot from watching your videos thank you but that was the best damn video you've ever done

[@normanjohnston6960]

Hi Bob, you mentionned in another one of your video that you always take something away (an advice, a method, a piece of equipement or a way of using it) that you like, and I totally agree. In this instance, I really like Molly's gloves, are you able to share which they are please ? Many thanks for your excellent videos. Norman from New Caledonia

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Norman. Molly's gloves are what we carry in our store and are a popular brand in the US. They are "Bucko" brand and are made with goat skin. Thanks.

[@normanjohnston6960]

Many Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question

[@oscarvilla6841]

Thank you Mr. Binnie

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you too Oscar.👍

[@jonrobertson4498]

Great Video!! Learned a lot Thanks for all the tips and tricks.

[@gregdunn6422]

Great video Bob. Fantastic job Molly!!! I picked up a few useful tips in this video.

[@KajunHomestead]

Great job Molly think you did a great job your first day , better than I did that's for sure, I think its going to be one of Bobs best videos.👍👍👍

[@bobbinnie9872]

You may be right.👍

[@leohines4532]

Way to go Molly.

[@tonymarshharveytron1970]

Hello Bob, I am sory for keep commenting, but I noticed that the veil that ' Molly' is wearng has a plain material section under her chin. My Son bought me a new bee suit two years ago with the same thing. As soon as I tried it on, I realized that you couldn't see anything on the frames, unless you lifted them right up in frount of the section of net that you can see through. It was very disorientating and would make it even harder for beginners to become confident. As you know, when managing large numbers of hives, a lot of what you do and look for is done quickly, without lifting frames too far out of the hive. With one of these veils, you would need to be nearly standing on your head to work efficiiently. I cut the bottom part of mine out and replaced it with black net and it is fine now. All credit to ' Molly ', she did really well, but she must have found it a lot more difficult than if she had had a veil like all the rest of you wear. I would also like to applaud the kind and patient way you treat your staff. You are generous with your praise, an expert in your field, and a natural teacher. Kind regards, Tony Marsh. UK.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks Tony. That veil is no longer with us. It was a sample given to us and the brand we carry now is much different.

[@BeekeepingwithTheBeeWhisperer]

Haha, its not often you are in a position where you need to tell helpers/employees to slow down! Molly was certainly getting the hang of it.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Yes she was!!

[@luci75d76]

Bob : “ the bees are looking at you “. Hahha you are great .... and this really happen ....I remember 2 years ago a cousin help me with the bees for 2 days ...he say the same : they all look at me. Hahahha. Usually the bees they know their master ...when a new one come they really know that ....I have to recognize - I learn a small trick from you today. Wish we can work hand in hand for few days !

[@luci75d76]

@ Bob - we should see Molly in a series to see her development , skills and learning . Is better during the season to be out In the field work. Better for all employees you have to do that !

[@WilliamBryan-q5q]

What is the logic behind black hive covers?

[@bobbinnie9872]

They are paraffin dipped plywood which will eventually turn dark. It's a positive in the winter and a negative in the summer. We don't choose the dark color on purpose.

[@WilliamBryan-q5q]

Thanks for the response. I hang on your every word

[@hapeetrailz2u]

We messed up our deep brooder. We did not wax the frames and we violated bee space. Now we have a box with burr comb and it looks like the bees built out comb but it's not attached to the frames. Instead it's connect between the frames. We're not able to inspect without completely destroying what they've built. Any suggestions what we should do?

[@bobbinnie9872]

I would start a fresh box with new properly waxed and properly spaced frames and shake all the bees in as I disassembled the old box. Leave a few frames out to provide a space you can shake into and then put them back in place after shaking. If there is not a nectar flow I would feed thin syrup to promote comb building until it is done. Good luck. It will be messy but the results should be worth it.

[@hapeetrailz2u]

@@bobbinnie9872 if we did nothing what could happen?

[@bobbinnie9872]

@@hapeetrailz2u The bees will be fine but it will be difficult to work the hive.

[@hapeetrailz2u]

@@bobbinnie9872 thank you

[@afonsomendes92]

whats the bottle for?

[@bobbinnie9872]

Feed jar.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Molly done great won’t be long she is going to start her own bee colonies thanks for sharing

[@FantaLaStrada]

Why is it bad if the queen curls up when you pick her up? Is that why you use her legs to hold her to mark her?

[@bobbinnie9872]

I once heard Sue Cobey say it's bad for them internally. I honestly don't remember the specifics, but I totally trust her judgement on this. Sue Cobey is an internationally recognized expert on queens.

[@FantaLaStrada]

@@bobbinnie9872 Thanks for the response and thanks for the great videos!

[@ETsBees]

lol, to funny. She has to much energy....she is sure doing it the right way learning from you, I learned/learning watching KZbin and have had lots of failures.

[@emmanuelspromisefarm6118]

We are expecting out Bee pack next week we are in Georgia southeast and need mentors and a Bee Club please advise.

[@bobbinnie9872]

I would look at the Georgia Beekeepers Association website and contact the president.

[@billc3405]

Cant say Molly didnt give 110% . Molly sure like to move fast when she had it down she will be able to care for 500 hive easy by her self

[@bigweb0311]

Cute as a button

[@texasfriendlybeekeepers8210]

hey bob....on your frames with plastic foundation.......are they waxed pretty good?? awesome video!!!

[@bobbinnie9872]

Standard wax coating from the factory. Thanks.

[@texasfriendlybeekeepers8210]

@@bobbinnie9872 you are so helpful Bob...i add extra wax to my foundation. Looks like that might not be so necessary.

[@bobbinnie9872]

@@texasfriendlybeekeepers8210 It does help if you have the time.

[@dleaming1]

I have had bees one year now. I had my first (and last harvest) getting rid of them. I gear up every time but I’m still getting stung way to much! And I swell horrible. Time to get rid of them.

[@patrickwalsh2006]

Thanks Bob this was good i know you lost some cost doing this video. Thanks so much

[@ke6gwf]

Fun video, Go Molly! You got stung, so you are officially a Beekeeper now! Lol

[@toprakanaciftligi8037]

😊😊😊😊👏👏👏👏👏

[@bobbinnie9872]

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