Why Are My BEES Dead? | Green Bee Barn Bees Poisoned? |

[@josephrawls]

Looks like a lot of old winter bees just happened to die at the same time.

[@BugFarmerBees]

That makes a lot of sense and didn't occur to me. Thanks for the input.

[@joepeeps7511]

You just can't beat the bigger frames.

[@BugFarmerBees]

They do seem to work wonderfully.

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

Tough to lose so many, but I think that green hive is truly a strong hive....plenty of brood to build the numbers back up...take care and enjoy the weekend. I'm taking the week off....plenty of old archived poetry to revisit!! BEE Happy 🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@BugFarmerBees]

Hi Ken. I saw you have something for me to watch tomorrow. I can't wait :-)

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

@@BugFarmerBees There's always something there for you!! 🐝

[@jameszdepski8132]

Two years ago I lost about 80% of my bees to pesticides. That looks like what you've got going on. I had about 8 hives of 11 that found the source. Go out early and check your landing boards, they will likely be covered with dead and dying bees. Mine died for 16 days. But mine was from them spraying peaches...after the blossoms were gone, so the bees were caught in the insecticide drift on secondary forage. My queens survived but the numbers just dwindled and dwindled as more and more foragers succumbed. By 10:00 am most of the dead were cleared from the landing board. Hopefully you don't experience what we did, but keep a close eye. You must have an orchard or fruits and veggies close by?

[@BugFarmerBees]

I hope that isn't the case. Those bees were so healthy a few weeks back. I will be keeping a very close eye on the green hive over the next few weeks to insure they are healthy. Thank you for sharing your experience. I really appreciate it. Take care.

[@benjaminmeadows1380]

Dfm sometimes help from dadant bees got some for mine incase they spray its little high but will save lot them

[@WL7NI]

Bug, happy to see that the green hive is thriving! I was just in Georgia for the las 12 days and it certainly looked to me like the flow is on it’s way. I say lots of small blooms on the ground and some flowering trees that were opening up. Happy spring to you! I am still about a month from opening my hive to see if the girls survived the winter. They are still almost buried by a significant amount of snow here in Anchorage. I know they wont be as strong as yours…I’m just hoping they survive. Looking forward to your next video…keep it coming!

[@BugFarmerBees]

I think it's awesome you are keeping bees in Anchorage. I am sure they are fine and would love to know when your flow starts and ends up thee.

[@CastleHives]

Well. . The only plus in this situation is that the colony has enough brood to make it up.

[@BugFarmerBees]

The bee barns are a brood machine and that machine is working :-)

[@CastleHives]

@@BugFarmerBees I have plans to add two using my Poly hive I already have. Going to build a new Poly style one.

[@jamesmcnally2519]

What the heck!!!I think that’s the same frame the queen was in when I was there! Let’s hope the rest of the hives do not find the same bad luck

[@BugFarmerBees]

The rest of the hives seem to be doing well. I have no idea what happened but all looks good today. No more dead bees. :-)

[@schammond8993]

We're their tongues hanging out?

[@matthunt4512]

It's possible that your hive swarmed at the same time you had a cold spell and the swarm parished as they were exiting the hive entrance. I love how neat and well constructed your hives are; not to mention how much I enjoy your videos. Thank you my friend Matt from Battletown

[@BugFarmerBees]

Hi Matt. The weird thing is when I went to work that morning everything was fine and when I came home is when I found the bees and made the video. I am fortunate none of the hives have swarmed as of yet but last weekend I went through every hive on the front row looking for swarm cells and evidence of a queen. (next weeks video) :-) I really appreciate you stopping in weekly to watch my videos and for taking the time to drop a comment. It really helps me grow the channel. Take care.

[@Numismaniac_Canada]

Thanks for the share! I learn something every time I watch your videos

[@BugFarmerBees]

It's nice to hear from you. Thanks as always for stopping in to have a look and taking the time to say hi.

[@collegeguy14]

That fruit tree behind you needs that fork pruned out of it. You have a double top. Choose the best side and cut out the other. Thanks for sharing

[@BugFarmerBees]

Thank you. I will address it tomorrow. The fruit tree in the thumbnail?

[@maryjanebeatty6030]

I sure hope that the “poisoned” bees can’t contaminate the hive! Otherwise the hive looks wonderful with all the brood -IN FEBRUARY ! Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for sharing part of your day :)

[@BugFarmerBees]

Personally I think that is why the other bees kept them out. I think the knew.

[@neilstafford4166]

Thank you for the videos you do. I enjoy them. I am new to bee's.

[@williamkn621]

Spring is right around the corner and great video, glad the hive is thriving

[@BugFarmerBees]

Spring has hit Georgia. A couple more nights of below freezing weather and we are in the clear :-)

[@Chris-yo4ks]

In Indiana, Feb is the most dangerous time of year.......the queen starts laying......and resources can get so thin that they dye off. With new drones in the hive......2 weeks you can look to make splits. I'm looking forward to going to the local beekeepers meeting this weekend. always a good time to learn something new even after 13 years of keeping bees

[@BugFarmerBees]

I just supered my hives in an attempt to avoid splits and swarms. We will see how it all works out.

[@Chris-yo4ks]

@@anschae98 It is never enjoyable to find a hive that didn't make it though the winter.....I am AMAZED that ALL of my hives made it this year.....7 out of 7. One was a late swarm in a single deep.....still cant believe it is still alive.

[@RalphDeshon9710]

I believe a couple of my hives have encountered pesticides, massive die off out of the blue. It's really hot here in Florida but I don't think it's heat related.

[@BugFarmerBees]

That is horrible. I see it a couple of times a year but thankfully the bees recognize which bees are affected and don't let them back in the hive. I hope the colony survives.

[@RalphDeshon9710]

@@BugFarmerBees Upon observation the infected bees are being pushed out of the hive. Frustrating to watch, I will have to let it run its course. Thank you 😊

[@apveening]

Glad the damage is limited.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Me Too!

[@heavymechanic2]

You said there is an orchard nearby, suspect with bud break products. Just saw a video at the Almonds with catastrophic dead bees around the hives. My bees are bringing in pollen and I have not been in any yet, getting ready to level their stands and start feeding to make NUCs.

[@BugFarmerBees]

That is a speculation only. I do not know if that is what got the girls I just know that none of the other hives were affected. That said, I do suspect it was a pre-bloom pesticide that may have gotten them.

[@KellyNsGrotto]

Have you been checking out the bee barn 2.0? Any plans on modifying your barns or considering doing up some 2.0 barns?

[@BugFarmerBees]

I am following Jim as close as ever. He has a ton of great ideas and thg bee barns are awesome! The version 2.0 will eventually make it to my bee yard :-)

[@clarkkent7973]

So fascinating! I was surprised that you didn't add an empty box on top. What makes you decide to add a box to your hive?

[@BugFarmerBees]

Actually I just added a box to each of my hives. I look at the bee population and the honey stores. If they look crowded or honey bound I will give them a box. It is in my best interest to prevent swarming by providing space.

[@CarriesAdventures]

Awe poor bees 😢😢 I hope the rest of them will be and are okay . Watching now and what is brood. ? I am not knowledgeable but learning and thank you for teaching me too

[@BugFarmerBees]

Brood is the capped cells with bee larva inside. It's the key to a strong hive and a strong harvest :-)

[@BlanchardsBees]

They don't look dead to me! 👀😄 They were pissed for sure. Was going to say queenless till you found her.

[@BugFarmerBees]

That hive turned out to be very strong. Go bee barns! :-)

[@goodenoughhoney1667]

Just rained here and then noticed lots of dead bees near the hives first time ever hmmm

[@BugFarmerBees]

Maybe chemicals from the train wreck in Ohio. :-(

[@a.j.stenbeck1852]

Would 10 frames be ok for a bee barn?

[@BugFarmerBees]

I am sure 10 frames would work just fine. Lots of bee though :-)

[@michaelfike7542]

Looks like pesticide. I had 1 last year to get in some around the neighborhood and killed a bunch in one hive but they recovered and still going strong. I have some drone brood but not seen any in the hive . Maybe after this little cold spell here everything will kick off and the flow will begin. ❤️🐝

[@BugFarmerBees]

I think the flow is happening now and am happy top say the green hive has rebounded and is doing great. Let the flow begin!

[@firefly4f4]

"72 right now, I think it's supposed to get up to 74..." Meanwhile it's -8C here...

[@BugFarmerBees]

Yikes. Not bragging but our temps next week will be in the upper 70's :-)

[@daverowden-RowdyBeeFarms]

Thanks for the video

[@BugFarmerBees]

Thank you for stopping in to have a look. I really appreciate your stopping in to have a look.

[@lynxacresb5331]

If you’re anywhere near or downwind of the train derailments in Ohio or Michigan, it’s probably what killed them

[@BugFarmerBees]

Luckily I am in Georgia but I was born and raised in the Akron Ohio area which is about 50 miles west of the chemical destruction that took place in East Palestine. My prayers are with them.

[@GOLDSINVES]

Nice Video, Where do you buy theses frames from?

[@BugFarmerBees]

I made these frames. @vinofarm has a video out showing how to construct them. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHzChXqceb6KmaM

[@bradgoliphant]

Strange about the dead bees?!?!? Hey Bug Farmer, where did you get those retractable frame holders on the side of your bee barns?

[@BugFarmerBees]

Here you go Brad: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DTVV311/

[@bradgoliphant]

@@BugFarmerBees thank you!

[@BrianCooper901]

I hate to see that. There are a lot of pre-emergents going on now here but I'm not sure if herbicides have the same effects that pesticides do. It looks like your colony is strong though and should rebound in a couple weeks when all that brood emerges. If those other colonies are any where close to that one you are in for one heck of a year! I said holy moly right when you did when you kept pulling brood frames out. Thanks for sharing!

[@BugFarmerBees]

That is exactly what I think happened. I think some crops were sprayed with pesticide pre-bloom and the bees found the trees and got wiped out. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell.

[@sirwinstonhoneybees1376]

Where did you get those bee barn frames?

[@BugFarmerBees]

I made them. If you want to learn how Jim @vinofarm just released a video. He also has future plans to make and sell them if there is an interest. Here is the link to his video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHzChXqceb6KmaM

[@sirwinstonhoneybees1376]

@@BugFarmerBees I watched his videos and I'm hoping for a solution since I don't have tools, but I am building 3 of his new bee barns.

[@brucesouthernsassapiaries8316]

It maybe a little early in your area but Yellow Jasmine pollen is poisonous to honeybees.

[@BugFarmerBees]

I had no idea. I have also heard that the pollen from azaleas are poison too. I trust the bees will avoid whatever pollen is bad for them. I have never seen Yellow jasmine in my area but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Spring is springing around here and the girls are everywhere bringing in everything they can. Thanks for stopping in Bruce I really appreciate you taking the time to drop a comment. Take care.

[@spencerpeters8921]

Could’ve been the winner, bees dying off, getting ready for the spring bees?

[@BugFarmerBees]

Hi Spencer, I suspect that may be the case but why in front of the hive and why all in the same day? The hive bottom was clear that morning. Also, the mortuary bees generally carry the dead away from the hive. It's all a big mystery :-) The god news is they are all doing fine now. Thanks for stopping in to have a look. I appreciate you. Take care.

[@jimmygentry2649]

I would love to get into keeping bees. I am near Rome Georgia and I would love to learn about bees.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Beekeeping is a great hobby and looks more difficult than it is. Basically, provide a house for the bees and they will do most of the work. You just need to loom in on them from time to time o make sure everything is okay. Its a great hobby and a great sideline business to make honey which is selling for about 10.00 a pound these days. Let me know if you get started and/or send pictures and Ill share them on my channel.

[@salembeeman370]

God how I wish I had hives like that. Mine are all dead. Packages coming in a month or so.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Have a look at my heaters or the bee barns. They both work wonders to help the bees survive the winter.

[@Sirius19716]

Thank you so much 😊

[@BugFarmerBees]

You are so welcome :-)

[@ludavalentine1305]

Looks like 7dust I had some the same way last year

[@BugFarmerBees]

That is what I was thinking.

[@russelllangworthy8855]

What’s the smoke for?

[@russelllangworthy8855]

@@Tanks-In-Space Is the smoke what killed the bees?

[@BugFarmerBees]

The @SpyingDutchman nailed it. :-)

[@vinofarm]

It's toxic chemicals. (Sorry to see this, but that hive still looks strong!)

[@BugFarmerBees]

As long as I keep a peaceful mind I'll be okay. The hive is very strong. :-)

[@Swarmstead]

Always the toxic chemicals 😆😆

[@KellyNsGrotto]

There's a comment above asking if 10 frames are ok for a bee barn. I figured you both would be the best ones to answer them. 😀

[@BugFarmerBees]

@@KellyNsGrotto 10 frames should work just fine. More room for more bees. @vinofarm bee-barns can handle them 🙂

[@KajunHomestead]

❤👍🏻👍🏻

[@MyALevelMathsTutor]

you said you just wanted to see brood...and then you did what you said you wouldn't do...at least you said you would leave the last frame alone...and then you lifted that also...doh!

[@BugFarmerBees]

I couldn't help myself. I am hooked on bees :-)

[@clarkkent7973]

Thanks for the laugh. In your description, you say that you are a "pepper." (I am sure you meant prepper) In Texas, this is a name for someone that loves Dr. Pepper. Do you love Dr. Pepper?

[@damneighbor1566]

I'm a Pepper, you're a Pepper wouldn't you like to bee a Pepper too.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Wouldn't you like to be a Pepper too? :-). I sir am a Pepper an proud of it :-)

[@lasvegasnvplumbingplomeroa5402]

Your bee died for two things One pesticide or bad smoke

[@BugFarmerBees]

I don't think it was the smoke because they were dead in front of the hive before I gave them the first puff of smoke. I think someone pre-treated their crops. Either way, it's all good now. The hive is strong and healthy. Thanks for stopping in to ave a look and taking time to comment.

[@georgemburo4664]

🥵

[@BugFarmerBees]

don't be sad george :-)

[@jack00scarecrow]

my 2 cents worth is that the bees have just been cleaning out the old dead winter bees

[@BugFarmerBees]

That is a great two cents and I haven't thought about that until now. Thank you for your opinion.