Beekeeping Tips That Are Just Plain Wrong!

[@sherryortiz227]

What about the observation hives inside

[@henryparrott2447]

Top entrance no problem airflow.. mouse guards all the time.

[@dougstucki8253]

I have to challenge you on one point. I'm curious if you've ever heated your hives to test your theory? Many beekeepers say this is the case, but anyone who actually uses heaters will tell you that the bees do not fly out on cold days, thinking that it is warmer outside than it is. I don't heat my hives currently, but I have in the past and not only did they survive winter, but they came out stronger and with more stores than the unheated hives. I have since switched to insulation, and I insulate them so well that the hives inside maintain temps of 75-80F (26C) without extra heat...and the bees don't leave thinking that it's as warm outside as it is in the hive.

[@mschroed99]

Where is your snow tip you promised at the end of the video?

[@beek]

It's in the next video at the end of this one but basically I only allow my bees to enter and exit from the top, through the feeder. So no matter how high the snow get's they always have an opening.

[@gallowaylights]

The secret is under snow cover, sorry I had to comment : )

[@bluelab5019]

For the British viewers.. When David says coons he's talking about racoons and definitely not what you're thinking. It's a word lost in translation

[@dotmiller6382]

How do protect your entrances from snow?

[@beek]

Entrance reducers but then clear out the snow from the smaller entrance

[@VeritasOmniaVinculaVincit]

Tip number 1 I have been doing with my hives for the last 7 years in northern Maine, I have a reptile ceramic 75w heat lamp in an empty brood box I put in the bottom connected to a digital wifi thermostat so I can monitor their temp throughout the winter along with 2nd wifi thermostat and humidity monitor all in one (2nd opinion device). I keep my hive auto thermostats in the bitter cold of winter around 65 degrees F with the lamp as an emergency measure so they only come on when the temp inside of the hive goes below that and they turn off at 70 F, but I find the hives don't reach those lower temps often on their own because of the wraps on the hives. So the heat is really only on late in the evening at most of a few hours in late December though the end of February, but I also 3D printed little winter vestibules / covers / reducers for each hive entrance that they can go out on and check the temp before flying away. Most turn back a few venture out, I have not had a real issue with hive loss since related to being too cold, however in the early spring they are READY to go way more so than without the heat throughout the winter, I often find an over crowded hive getting ready to split off and leave, so I just help them to a new home I constructed for them. Not for everyone, but it works for what I am doing. I will also mention it took me three years to get the system down and working for me, lost some hives along the way as we all do at some point. Just one mans two cents... :D

[@garyRt23Bees]

How do you feel about tilting hives to direct moisture down the wall?

[@RoseMock]

What should the internal hive temperature be in Ohio?

[@Jimflawless927]

Hey Dave I been looking all over and am not able to find the answer to my question. Do I use don’t use oxalic acid with sugar water or any type of feeding. Thanks.

[@ThomCusack]

👍

[@rodneybruin286]

Good Morning, Dave, I have a very pleasant situation that I need your advice for. I lost my colony last year in November. Now this year, I have a colony moved into my vacant hive. I'm in Colorado and need to know what to do to keep them thriving.

[@beek]

I wish I had more info. Of course, feeding and wrapping comes to mind.

[@mhlevi]

Who closes the hole in a natural tree hive? I have a hive with a hole as s.hown as main hive access to mimick a natural hive….cannot close it!😊

[@geanitsucuneli4791]

David when is coming to ventilate a hive, 12 moths of the year you must to have vertical ventilation.CO2 doesn't get out only if you have air curent.Cold air, will afect the bees, only, if is coming side way.I have 2000 hives (2 deeps each) and about 500 nucs .W.O. good vertical ventilation ,that colony will never function well.Also ,under the box put plastic ,with a old car tire... never have humidity and ants in your hive.All my migratory pallets ,are sitting on plastic with old tires.

[@johnbarlow5835]

I want to be a bee 6member

[@beemanrunning977]

Great advice Dave. Three quick questions regarding wintering bees: 1) Should I close the notch on the inner cover? 2)Close the opening in the center of the inner cover? And 3) Should I reduce the entrance? Thanks

[@barbaraschmidt6965]

Love all your videos Dave. Great information as always.

[@beek]

Glad to hear it!

[@markcross3629]

Nine degrees and going towards negative temps. Wrapped the hives and candy boards are on as well as mouse guard. Thank you, David, for building up my confidence to take care of the girls.

[@JoeHHarrell]

Great video, I keep learning from you each video. Getting ready to mix up my first winter bee kind's and put one one later this week, gonna wrap it as well, temps are fixin to plummet down to highs of 29 here. You're giving me confidence going into winter, thank you.

[@beek]

Glad I can be helpful

[@kentuckybob]

I am a new bee keeper with my first swarm of bees this spring. Thanks for all the information that you have shared it's has been really helpful. There is so much to learn. My question is if you wanted to change the location of the placement of my hive is the winter time a good time to do it. Again thanks for what you do

[@DialedN_07]

I lost a once great 10 frame hive this year. I was given a 5 frame Nuc as a condolence from a friend. After figuring out that this Nuc was weak, he told me to take any empty frames and fill the empty comb with powdered sugar. It sounded great, but then I researched it and found out that powdered sugar has corn starch in it. Apparently this is bad for the bees. I'm really glad I didn't do it!

[@beek]

Studies have show that the small amount of corn starch in powdered sugar will not harm bee such as a powdered sugar shake or dusting. But yes, feeding it to bees like your mentor suggested in the frames is BAD FOR BEES.

[@marobroski2286]

Word do you recommend it for the best trip for yellow jackets wasps wanna kill the bees?

[@beek]

I had lots of yellow jackets this year. Keep strong colonies, reduce the entrance. There are many yellowjacket bait traps but they can also attract honey bees. Some feel you can trap in the ground with meat and avoid killing bees.

[@adiazpucho]

I wanna do a bee hive…thank you

[@beek]

Happy to motivate and inspire you

[@michaelfortney7510]

Great advice and tips. Thanks Dave.

[@beek]

You're the best!

[@marobroski2286]

Dziękujemy.

[@beek]

You're the best

[@cognacdave]

Thanks Dave! Great advice! I'm ready for winter! Feeding like crazy during this warm November

[@beek]

Thanks David. My wife's maiden's name is Henness😄

[@cognacdave]

@@beek hmmm does she have any family in upstate NY? Wouldn't that be funny!

[@patriciasuzanneenglish6884]

A friend just hooked me up with your videos. Now I'm a subscriber! Thanks for the much-needed great advice.

[@joetripp123]

At what point in the season, central NC here, is it bad to feed syrup? We are still feeding 2:1 if they will take it. Temps have been in the high 70-80's up till today but now it looks like the next week is turning colder - highs in the 50-60's and lows 40-30's and one day going down to just at freezing.

[@QuigleysBees]

Another wonderful video David. I subscribed last year when I started studying Beekeeping at MSU. I hope you make your goal of 100k Subs. I have suggested your channel to my friends at our local bee club so maybe one of them will put you over the top. Your style of presenting information is very friendly and welcoming. It inspired me to try making a few videos and it's great fun even for someone with less experience. I appreciate your dedication to getting good solid information out there and I will follow your lead. Thanks from all us 1st year newbees.

[@maryzimmerman2699]

My unexpected small hive would be dead if we didnt feed them. They still may not make it but they are sure using their winter be kind. Its giving us hope. God bless

[@beek]

That's such a good way to look at it Mary!

[@conloncarabine6110]

Great content!

[@beek]

Thank you kindly

[@jeanettewestover]

Thank you it's 5:45am where I'm at and enjoy this quiet learning time...

[@beek]

Nice, thanks Jeanette

[@billvandenouden7302]

Thanks Dave I really needed this episode Vegas bill

[@beek]

Thanks Bill

[@ruthpenick4520]

Great video thank you

[@beek]

Thank you Ruth and thank you for subscribing now for 7 months!

[@RoseMock]

Hey Dave can I get your email?

[@FshHnt192]

Always look forward to your videos! Thank you

[@beek]

Glad you like them!

[@WildwoodsBeekeeping]

Thank you for sharing David, you are 1,100 Subscriber till you hit 100,000!!!! And body who has not Subscribed to David’s channel SUBSCRIBE NOW! God bless you and your bees 🐝!

[@MrSnapper1d]

Why do I always agree with everything you teach? Maybe after 42 years I have experienced just about everything! lolol Without a mentor and doing so many things wrong for years you will finally learn.Kind of like staying in the 12th grade for 40 years you will finally know the books word for word!!!!!

[@beek]

That's so true

[@beeamazzzinghives]

David, Just received Backyard Beekeeping that you and Sheri have out and enjoying reading it. Great advise as always! Getting close to that 100K subscribers!! Cheers

[@beek]

Thank you David. Yes I’d love to make it to 100,000 before Thanksgiving🙏

[@gulliver1416]

Thanks Dave, I shared this video with my beekeeping friends and I hope you reach your goal. I'm still confused about whether or not there should be an upper hole entrance for the bees with 1/4" hardware cloth over it for ventilation. I've seen it done by turning the crown board over or from a shim with an entrance hole in it. Can you please clarify? If no upper entrance then should I put popsicle sticks on the front sides of the crown board? Your review is appreciated.

[@olddave4833]

Bees are live stock, should keep an eye on them often

[@beek]

Very good point Old Dave!👍