To many beekeepers, Dr. Seeley is a national treasure. Thank you, Fred, for delivering such a fun and informative interview with Tom.
@FrederickDunn3 ай бұрын
Thank you, Jeff! It was a pure pleasure to have this visit with such a lengendary researcher. :)
@_Trojo4 ай бұрын
I’m super jealous and appreciative at the same time. What a significant compliment he gave to you… the best interview he’s ever done!
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
I have to say that I was very pleasantly surprised and so grateful :)
@suzanneguiho48824 ай бұрын
@@FrederickDunn From the first time I spotted your channel on You Tube, I knew you were the best out there… and said so in a comment to Cameron Reynolds and was called « ignorant » by some! Hah .. now I feel vindicated with this endorsement that Tom Seeley just gave you! 😂😂😂😂♥️
@rtxhoneybees4 ай бұрын
There was a strange crop in the video just before he said that. Fre ed?! 😅😅
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
@@rtxhoneybees He said several other things at that moment which I did edit out :) sharp observation there :)
@marywickenheiser26284 ай бұрын
Going to be one of those interviews to be listened to over and over 👏👏👏
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thank you, yes there is so much information :)
@Buck-N-Bee4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply Fred. I’ll do as you suggested and include fresh water. Thanks for all you do for us beekeepers!
@lambbrookfarm45284 ай бұрын
The man interviewing 'The Man'... very interesting! Thanks Fred, Thanks Dr. Seeley
@tommychew65444 ай бұрын
That's the way I look at it too!
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Tom Seeley is definitely "the Man!" I'm so happy that he was willing to talk with me :)
@saf7294 ай бұрын
Thank you for another fantastic interview! It is wonderful for a backyard beekeeper to have access to the experts you bring to interviews.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you liked it, I was very fortunate to have this conversation with Dr. Seeley :)
@thomasswenddal7724 ай бұрын
A real treasure of a special interview. What a privilege for me to have been allowed to absorb the time today enjoying the interactivity of author/teacher with student/interviewer/mentor to so many of us. I must feel it seems somewhat like a bee, being fed/nurtured. Is it stupid to note this, but the knowledge gained; it lights up my mind, like nourishment delights. I mean all of Fred' s, quizzical fascinations and interviews and observations do but, in this interview particularly I can see that the apple did not fall far from the tree. Thank you so much Mr. Dunn and Doctor Seeley.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Thomas :)
@johncoleman62184 ай бұрын
Wow! “Best interview ever” he said! Great conversation! This was very insightful and interesting! Thanks.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thanks, John! :)
@rossmillard98044 ай бұрын
Thank you Fred. Please try to have him on again. Could listen to you two all day. Always great to here I’m doing a few things right from two experts.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
I agree, Ross! It's nice when your practices are reinforced by someone who is so educated in the ways of the bee :)
@jasonseaward85064 ай бұрын
I love the way Dr Seeley talks about bees, you can really see and feel the passion and he's so smart and can explain everything so clearly and exacting that its very easy to understand his concepts. I wish i had the $ to buy his books and support his work. Omg ive always wanted a raccoon!!!
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Hi Jason! I have to say that I really wanted more discussion about his raccoon. They are curious for sure. We talked "off camera" more about a film titled "My Side of The Mountain" and how that also influenced his raccoon interest. He's definitely motivated by a need to know more... I share that enthusiasm.
@CooperBees4 ай бұрын
Didn’t think I needed to listen to this interview as I’ve read some of Seeley’s books. I was so wrong! Fred- this was an incredible interview and I appreciate it so much! Your questions and ability to listen created a valuable resource. Thank you!!
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
What a great compliment! Thank you so much :)
@wallyholland8924 ай бұрын
Fred I no you always wanted to do this interview with Mr Tom and you have done an excellent job thank you
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Wally, you are so right, I've been patiently waiting for an opportunity to talk with Tom and it finally happened!
@robertlewis33364 ай бұрын
I could listen to Dr. Seeley for hours. I regret not having him as one of my professors (years ago). Great interview, Fred.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
What a pleasure it would have been to be one of his students and get into that Bee Lab :) Thank you!
@masterbeekeeper30years184 ай бұрын
Frederick, you do us all a great service with interviews such as this one. Dr. Seeley is the very upper crust of those who make serious studies of honey bee behavior. I trust there will be more. I am grateful for you.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It's been a while since I've had a comment from you. :)
@kennith.4 ай бұрын
Another great interview. Thank you.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching, and for taking a moment to comment :)
@keithfaithful39894 ай бұрын
Wow what a great interview. Thanks so much.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Keith! :)
@thegr8stm84 ай бұрын
Hi Fred… wonderful memory captured for us all to enjoy. Dr. See let Said it all on closing… “Best Interview Ever” Kudos from the best… 🍻, m8!
@thegr8stm84 ай бұрын
Dr. Seeley….
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
I'm not going to lie, that final statement made my year :) !
@curiouscoy4924 ай бұрын
@@FrederickDunn The truth is you did lead a fabulous interview. Dr Seeley simply stated it.
@altaylor2933 ай бұрын
That was a fantastic interview. So much great information and you asked him a lot of the questions that I had. I have already ordered the book but i definitely want to go back and watch the interview again. Thank you for sharing.
@FrederickDunn3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Rob_Brock4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing Dr Seeley and his recent book with us. His closing comment about a wood clad insulated hive is solved with the 20 frame insulated Layens hive. I have 20 of these and they are great year around in Southwest Ohio. Deep frames and extra width controlled by your divider board make them great for honey expansion during the summer and cozy for our cold winters. The insulated version has an R-value of 9 while 3/4” pine is less than 1. Warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Yes, the layens hives are well insulated. He wants to remain with the verticle configuration. My Layens are too small, and offer no room for expansion, I purchased Dr. Leo's largest Hives. Insulation definitely helps in cold climates, and also has advantages in the hot areas as well.
@Rob_Brock4 ай бұрын
Hopefully you get a chance to work with a 20 frame version. I sell to locals in my area and they love them. Local bees, hives that meet your conditions from local builders. I think Langstroth would approve.
@ME_MeAndMyBees4 ай бұрын
Hi Fred. Good to be listening to your Channel once more. . . (A while to get the Internet back on the Property ! Tech outage / Local Upgrade. . . ) Anyhow : My go to Reads are Dr. Seeley's The Lives of Bees, and Honey Bee Democracy. Might have to get his latest Book too. 😁 Lovely to now catch up on Yesterdays discussion with you both. Scottish 🏴 time difference, meant I'm enjoying it now. 👍 Wow ! : Can't believe I have had Bees longer in my life, than Fred (Bees :circa 2006.) I had a School Project that lead Me to have x4 Hives on my Parents Garage Roof (Flat & Sheltered, South Facing aspect.) across from the well known & famous Edinburgh Botanical Gardens. (Amazing Pollen Source for sure. Nectar was great too) for 'Old Town' Bees in a City location. 🤭 And somewhere, I have a lovely 'personally written' Letter from the UK Bee Expert "Brother Adam" of Buckfast Abbey / Bee Fame. All Hand Written with a : Fountain Ink Pen. . .I 'wrote' a note and he Wrote back ! 🤗 (I was only a x14 Years Old Kid) back in the mid 1980's. A novice Beek not knowing how famous he was. Took until the Covid Lockdown (A Swarm found Me !) To have Bees in my life again ! Guess that Bee knowledge was there somewhere, remembered from over x40 years ago. Bees have been here for many Millenia, this Beek for only a few decades or so. 😎 Still learning from the Hives and the Bees themselves. 🐝 So a really "big Thank You" to you both for more insight and knowledge 'shared.' Hope the next 'Kid' : gets to do Bees too. 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 Happy Beekeeping 2024 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Such a great story, and what a nice keepsake from Brother Adam! I hope you framed it :) Welcome back.
@AtomicNucs4 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing this interview, been waiting for Dr. Seeley to put out what some of us have been saying for years and he called for someone to make well insulated wooden hives as I have asked for. I have found no company that makes 2 inch hive body’s or extra deep frames (of wood) Hopefully Hill Co will now after Dr. Seeley said it, as I asked at NAHBE, all the big companies been asked years ago. Great information and I have to watch it again because I kept falling to sleep.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
I also like his description of the wooden-clad insulated hive body. I think most companies are tied to the maximum return on their investment. If keepers are skilled, as Tom is, then making your own modifications are possible.
@randyzapp93094 ай бұрын
Thanks Fred,
@lucroy4 ай бұрын
While driving to pick up my packages, I actually just listen to this and what a great interview.I super appreciate all the effort.He's done into this book and I will hundred percent be buying this as soon as I hit my hotel room for the night.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Peter-od7op4 ай бұрын
Ty fred i will but his book. He was so nice to you and glad he took the time.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
I would have to say that he's truly friendly and generous with his time, I know that it was a rare opportunity :)
@patrickstevenson174 ай бұрын
Amazing interview Fred.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Patrick :)
@AdamWorthington-xw4mw4 ай бұрын
Thank you Fred what an awesome interview and thank you Mr. Seeley, what a wealth of knowledge, or is it Dr. Seeley, not sure
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
It's Dr. Seeley, but he's very informal and happy with "Tom". It's another sign of a great man, not tied to titles. :) Modest and profoundly informed.
@sonofthunder.4 ай бұрын
My takeaway....ive been blessed to learn from two of the very best,and pass that knowledge along
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
He's a virtually unlimited source of great information :) I was so glad to be able to visit with him. :)
@sonofthunder.4 ай бұрын
@@FrederickDunn I picked up another of Kim flottums books (better bee keeping) ill cherish, giants of the craft.
@XxBloggsАй бұрын
Really enjoyed this interview.
@FrederickDunnАй бұрын
Thank you so much, it was an honor to have him on :)
@raymschmidt60324 ай бұрын
Love listening to, and gaining knowledge from Dr Seeley, (and you!) Thanks for doing this interview.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@wildflowersgardenandapiary4 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this interview thank you so much can’t wait to read his books:))
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mlfarm2 ай бұрын
Nicely done Fred. I like that he studied the bees to learn how they live and not studying them to try and change the way they live. I have adapted the thought process that I think you and now I see Tom has when ask a question about venting, entrance size, insulation, ect. What are the bees doing in a tree or wall cavity? They are teaching us we just need to listen. Thanks Mark
@FrederickDunn2 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking a moment to comment, and I'm so glad you like what you've been hearing :)
@goldtrippin8402 ай бұрын
I absolutely loved this interview thanks for sharing
@FrederickDunn2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking a moment to comment :)
@morrishomesteadgirls4 ай бұрын
This interview was really great!
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It was a pure pleasure.
@suzanneguiho48824 ай бұрын
« To « roam »in the same direction as the Bees »! There you go! Follow their imprinted « nature »! It’s all in there…. ! « A good Bee keeper is one who discovers it »! It is so refreshing to the intellect to hear a specialist who understands this… they are so rare! Thank you M. Dunn… thank you.. thank you…thank you….! Note: Tom Sealy does not use the word « Ferral » but the word « Wild » Bees…??? Question: Is there a consequence to understanding Bees when one base their understanding of Bees on Darwinian theory rather than a « created » nature ? That is a question that needs to be asked to Dr Seeley. Most think it’s the same. But it’s not. This is the most important question that needs to be resolved of all other question on Bees because it’s the starting point to understanding them and any creature for that matter. To say that they are the same is not a sign of intelligence…! I apologize in advance for offending some people’s sensitivity… ! To evolve is not the same as to adapt.. that is the basic question to answer….to really understand! My two cents!
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@Buck-N-Bee4 ай бұрын
Fantastic interview, Fred! Such a huge compliment from Dr. Seely to you saying best interview he’s done. Congratulations! QUESTION about water. My bees, collect water off the damp sand on our brackish beach. I’ve never provided other water but now I’m wondering, do they need a freshwater source as well? Perhaps you could address this on Friday Q&A? Charles City, Virginia Debbie
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! The answer is yes, they do need fresh water also but it sounds like there may be plenty of that around. It never hurts to offer them more options. Keeping the location of the water source location consistent is also valuable to those foragers :)
@BrianJMader544764 ай бұрын
Was a great interview, I learned something new 👍
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
If you've learned one new thing, it's worth it :)
@alecjaquez91944 ай бұрын
This will be a classic interview tutorial video.. I think will be still taking about this video for hrs to come.. Another documental material clip. For the beekeeping & worldwide enthusiasts.. Farewell to all from NYC 🇩🇴🗽🇺🇸🦅🐝
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I'm glad that you find it to be so beneficial :)
@wstepnout72154 ай бұрын
Thank you, Thank you both! Fred great interview, Tom I've been watching as many of your lectures as I can find. I really appreciate the knowledge you two gentlemen have and the way you continue to share.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! It's a pure pleasure to share discussions like this one :)
@tommychew65444 ай бұрын
This was such a great interview that it can't be put into words!! That man has done so much for the understanding of Honeybees. I'm glad that my thoughts are along the same lines as him. The science is way over my head, I just want them in my area. My garden did so much better when they were here then were completely gone for 2 years, I stopped Vegetale gardening because of that, native bees couldn't keep up with pollination needs. Mosquitoes and the spraying of pesticides from them killed everything. I live in a small town not a large suburb. Pesticides need to be brought under control!
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Tommy! I'm glad things are improving there.
@Studentoflife764 ай бұрын
Tom Seeley is so interesting. I have had the good fortune of attending a lecture here in NY. So excited to read his newest book. I wonder, if the bees do not appreciate sound as we do, does no one in the hive hear the virgin Queen piping? Wow!!!! The best interview Tom Seeley has ever had!!! That is really saying something!! Thanks Fred. ❤
@lambbrookfarm45284 ай бұрын
On natural comb, the vibrations are transmitted through the comb.
@Studentoflife764 ай бұрын
@@lambbrookfarm4528 Thank you for clarifying! :) I am glad that I can hear her as well….ready to charge!
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Yes, @lambbrookfarm4528 already mentioned it, they feel the vibrations through the comb and other hive parts or from bee to bee. I'm also glad that Dr. Seeley mentioned the near-field sound that they pick up with their antennae within milimeters of the piper. :)
@robertholdsworth96664 ай бұрын
Great interview , very informative
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
I am so glad you liked it! I was very happy to visit with him and share the interview :)
@atlas42254 ай бұрын
I agree with his final statement! I'm sure I'll be watching this again. I very much like the fluidity of the conversation and how you added little plugs along the way to get it right, regardless of who you were correcting. Well done. Thank you for helping to share some wisdom.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
I am so glad you enjoyed it :) Thank you!
@davidhorsley46574 ай бұрын
Wow, what a treat!
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thanks, David!
@lindashoemaker91174 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much :) I really appreciate the support!
@curiouscoy4924 ай бұрын
Lovely deep dive into bee research. Thanks for the interview's informatioan and interaction between you two.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
I never get tired of visiting with Dr. Seeley :)
@guiart47284 ай бұрын
Great interview as usual! I was able to get the book in audio format. I’m looking forward to learning more about these amazing creatures!
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Audible has really been a great resource! I often put books from Audible on a wifi speaker so I can listen while I'm in my shop.
@WildwoodsBeekeeping4 ай бұрын
Looking forward to watching the Interview Fred :) hope all is well your way! Have a great day
@lostspiderphallus97954 ай бұрын
Both these guys are so interesting.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
@stevenaamos4 ай бұрын
Another above average interview, lol thanks Fred!
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! and I'll take that grade ;) !
@hankliveatthehive37444 ай бұрын
Great interview and guest. Such an important researcher in the history of beekeeping. Wonder if Dr. Seeley uses screened bottom boards?
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, and he does not use screened bottom boards :)
@bryanbetournay55574 ай бұрын
🎉 Thanks Fredrick! It must take so long to do all the work that Thomas has done. I can’t help but wonder if Thomas would have any experiments on Bee Venom in the brood nest area, as Marla Spivak mentioned?
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
We're benefitting from 50 years of beekeeping and observations when it comes to Dr. Seeley. To my knowledge, he's posted no studies regarding bee venom. I do know that there is some interest in the air inside hives, and that includes atomized bee venom.
@mattstone95214 ай бұрын
I got my copy of Tom’s book on Audible.
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
You're going to really enjoy that. Thanks for sharing :)
@jamesbarron12024 ай бұрын
I just rescued a swarm. They’re in back of my truck in a horizontal hive and I’m letting them all find their new home while I’m setting in my truck watching this. When you ask him the air speed of a swarm you should’ve also ask him if he knows the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow. African or European. Aaaahhhhhh. Monty Python and the Holy Grail😂
@FrederickDunn4 ай бұрын
I LOVE Monty Python, and when I was in High School we cited every line to each other throughout the day :) Knights who say neee....
@rtxhoneybees4 ай бұрын
HOLY SWARM KNOWLEDGE BATMAN! At 55:30, the discussion about cross flight to and from an apiary. @josephrawls says that he thinks a bee yard attracks swarms nearby. Could it be this streaking behavior influence?