Feeding Hives 29 & 30 with Mann Lake Hive Top Feeders S4E59

[@3Beehivesto300]

Best ending ever. Dirtrooster is gonna have to step it up a notch.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

😂 I just sent him a snapshot of your comment. lol. Thanks for watching.

[@628DirtRooster]

I have definitely been out classed.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

@@628DirtRooster No way man, you are the Bee Roll Master.

[@628DirtRooster]

WOW! What a sunset! Amazing Grace was the perfect music for that outro.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Randy. It was perfect timing with the sun coming under the storm right at the end there. Thanks for stopping in and stay safe.

[@DK62]

Those style feeders are nice for pushing the feed into the hives. The two issues I ran into with a similar feeder was that they tend to kill bees, are messy to get out off the hive when it is time to remove them, and its hard to see if the plastic has cracked. Twice I poured sugar water into them and noticed a pool of fluid coming out the bottom board. I recommend testing them before putting them on the field in the future as they get older.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks for the tip. That's good to know to look for that. That would suck big time. Thanks for watching.

[@scottfortune9016]

Great video, once again. Thanks for sharing.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Scott. Take care.

[@primitivedaisy]

Definitely going to try these. My hives finish a gallon of syrup in 2-3 days. I can’t always get out there to fill them if I’m working all week. I bet it’s easier to just fill, then close it up. Thanks for the review, very helpful. 🐝

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey PDaisy. Yeah, they hold a bunch. Have to be careful not to give smaller hives too much. Strong hives can empty one in a couple days. I need to do another sugar run. Thanks for watching.

[@primitivedaisy]

I just bought the last two 25# bags of sugar at Walmart today. I try to get there every week to keep my supply up. I still have to make my sugar boards. I don’t hoard TP, I hoard sugar, LOL! Stay safe over there in Oklahoma! 🐝

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Primitive Daisy they had four 25 lb bags and I took three and got four ten pounders. I get some funny looks from folks. I’m sure they think I’m hoarding, or a bootlegger. lol.

[@angiedecker4819]

Enjoyed your video. Thank you

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Angie - good luck getting started and be safe.

[@genecarine4388]

Great job love your channel.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thank you so much Gene!

[@harrisjoubertwithsleepycre1924]

looks like a great way to get feed in. thanks

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Yes, they hold a lot. Very good for a big hive.

[@426superbee4]

Picked off a bunch of Orange Habanero Pepper yesterday. Going to make dried flakes out of em, to sprinkle on things YUM Lmao got swimming pools for your bees? I would hate to have to smell the soured syrup

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I got one of those habaneros last weekend at my father in laws. I doubt I will eat it. Got some jalepenos too.

[@426superbee4]

Cool Man. There hotter than hell! Got to really man up to eat 1 raw. If you got a cold or clean out sinus infections. That the way to do it! I love the favors and spice of Green Chili, Jalapeno, Cayenne, and the Habaneros ~ I GOT TO HAVE THEM, TO COOK WITH ! they make my food DELICIOUS ! i use them in Spaghetti sauces, Hot sauces, Pizza, Meats, Mexican foods, Chinese foods, and Veg.

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

Love the entrance reducers. Lol. Kidding aside, look into the guardian entrance reducers for small hive beetles. They really do help. Along with beetle barns and swiffer wipes. As for the oil traps, they work but for me it’s a love hate relationship with those.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks. I looked those up and they are sold out. lol. I wonder if a queen can get in and out of that narrow opening. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@donbearden1953]

Darren, the Guardian’s website says a Queen can get in and out of their entrances. If they are out I’ve bought some from Barnyard Bees and Funny Bug Bees. They definitely work or help. They usually cost $9.99 each and probably get them manufactured for fifty cents at the most. Just a little plastic molded with 2 tiny screws to install them and I’ve never received an extra screw anytime when I purchased them. They need to be removed for the winter. If you try them read everything on the Guardian website. I’ve never any instructions or documentation with any.

[@larrywedding2512]

If you snip one of the grids on the end of the beetle trap you can then use a water hose to blast out and clean used ones.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

That’s a great idea. I’m going to try that. Thanks for watching.

[@tedworkman2536]

I use them in the spring and they do fine. Tried them once again the other day and had a robbing frenzy from Hell. They just don't work for me in the fall. Bucket feeders work better for me. Hope you have better luck!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Yeah, you have to be careful in the derth, especially if you use any feeding stimulant. Thanks for watching.

[@geaj4214]

When i put the honey box on do the feeder go on top of the honey box or stay on top of the brooder? Also in winter should i add a box with wood shavings to help with moister.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Don't ever feed with a honey super on. Not if you can help it. If you live in a colder climate, the wood chip box is good for moisture. I don't need them in Oklahoma.

[@geaj4214]

@@JeromeBeeFarm OK, thank you.

[@nancynolton6079]

You can tape closed the inner lid notch or use "U" shaped screening over the hole - it's temporary while feeding. Might of put less syrup on that first hive - then topped it up when it was gone. Difficult to shift (more than likely spill) that much syrup if they don't take it down before the next inspection and be sure to keep it covered if you do take it off so you don't end up with robbing. I really like the hive top feeders.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks for the tips Nancy. Sounds like you've used yours quite a bit. That's a really good point about not filling it up too much. I bet I will have it all over me before long. lol Thanks for watching and stay safe.

[@nancynolton6079]

@@JeromeBeeFarm I have a beekeeper friend who set their top feeder on the ground then tripped over it. The feeding frenzy that ensued was incredible. I on the other hand forgot to slid the lid completely back on a hive and had a frenzy that I didn't notice until the next morning. I'd gone to get more syrup and then got side tracked with another hive. I tend to feed, add syrup, just before dusk - everyone is at home by then so fewer bees, wasps, yellow jackets flying around. Hopefully all the syrup gets taken down into the hive overnight.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Yes, with a new component comes a whole new set of problems. lol The old one that I had been using has side handles on it that stick out and the other hives I used it on had covers I had purchased. The last hive I put it on had a cover that I had built and the sides were longer and sat right on top of those handles and I didn't notice. It left a small gap for bees to get under there and it was a nasty mess with at least 1000 drowned bees. I took it off and set it out for them to finish it off. There were enough dead bees in there that they couldn't drown any more. The next day I emptied it out all the casualties and put it back on with a spacer on top and filled it back up. I was really disgusted with myself for not noticing that issue. I need to pry the handles off of the thing. The Mann Lake ones have the cut out handles, so that can't happen.

[@angiedecker4819]

I’m new and learning. How do the bees get to the syrup. How does it work?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hi Angie. They travel up through the inside center channel and then down onto the syrup. The screen keeps them contained to just the center column so they don't drown. Thanks for watching.

[@donbearden1953]

Darren, what kind of oil are you using in your beetle traps? I used vegetable oil and it’s catching some but I saw one covered with oil walking up the inside wall of the trap trying to get out and my traps are identical to yours. 👍 Thanks for the update.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I use Mann Lake oil. I think it has an attractant in it.

[@cpearson15]

Don Bearden b

[@russellkoopman3004]

I hope they work out for you. How long will it take hive 30 (the bigger hive) to take down the 3 gallons? I use a migratory top with a 2 3/4" hole in it and put the 1 gal. pails with the screen in the lid. Bees will take a gallon down in 3 days or less of 2 to 1 syrup. They are less than $7.00 at Blue Sky. Love your wilderness area you drove through with all those flowers and insect habitat. Thanks for the video - let us know how they work.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I'm not sure how long it will take them. I don't have a lot of experience with these. I checked it today and they are still working on it. ONe of the bigger hives emptied theirs (2 days)

[@russellkoopman3004]

@@JeromeBeeFarm Wow!! Those are good feeders then.

[@charlesthomas5737]

I put carpet under my hive stands with the backing up, this breaks the beetle brood cycle by not letting the larva pupate in the ground. you might want to try this and see if it will work for you.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Most of my hives have a piece of tin panel under them.

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Don't be for poking your finger and bleeding all over dem bees. Break out the lifejackets! She be swimming LMBO.. Looks like those new feeders are working good! Stay safe and have a great week!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Mr CB. Yeah, unsafe for humans and bees alike. I need to order me some bee life jackets and maybe a life raft. lol. The wife came across that garden tool kit I bought through your channel last year. Now that gardening is mostly done. We need to get our fall seeds going. Take care.

[@lindabanks6134]

I caught a lot of bees in. The off brand swifter napkin

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hi LInda. Yeah, you will always catch a few bees as well. I really don't like using them, they seem to make a huge propolis mess more than they catch beetles. I also use the beetle blasters. Thanks for watching.

[@rtoledo2]

I'm not buying another, just switched to ceracell. the 2 Mann lakes I have are the new ones. the screen rusts and bends on the "improved" one. once bees get past it they are trapped and the dying begins. Mann Lake needs to make that screen out of solid plastic that locks in tight.

[@angiedecker4819]

What brand of bee jacket are you wearing

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

It's a ventilated suit from Mann Lake. Always get ventilated, you will regret it later and will wind up buying one any way. They are about $100 and can get on sale if you subscribe to their sales email.

[@russellkoopman3004]

May I suggest: Move the big hive to a sunny spot during the middle of the day and leave the weak hive there to collect the foragers. This will boost the weak hive enabling it to protect the hive from the SHB. With the added resources the weak hive may not be able to protect the additional resources you are giving. It will kill 2 birds with one stone.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

That's a good idea. I've seen people do that before. Kinda interesting how that works. I do need to get them out of the woods there. I lost two more hives this week, so I have plenty of spaces. Thanks for watching.

[@larrywedding2512]

Those feeders were what I started with 3 years ago but they killed a lot bees. When the sugar water starts getting low the bees can get under the screen. I now use round top and Ceracell feeders.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Yeah, that’s what I understand. Those tabs below are supposed to stop that. I had one emptied out so far and no bees got thru. The older ones people silicones the entire screen to plastic connection. Thanks for watching.

[@danschneider9219]

I don't bother with the expense, I use peanut butter containers on top of the frames , never had any spills.

[@angiedecker4819]

How do you do this with the peanut butter jars?

[@danschneider9219]

@@angiedecker4819 Drill small holes in the lid 1/64, fill to the top, place small sticks on the frames, place container lid down on sticks. Just like Michael Palmer does with paint cans

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I've used other methods similar to the peanut butter containers for years and it was time to go bigger for the number of hives I have and amount of feed I needed to get infused. At some point, it's worth the $'s to upgrade.

[@danschneider9219]

@@JeromeBeeFarm Haha it helps to have a couple of boys at home that go through a lot of peanut butter I have a couple of big garbage cans filled with them

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I used to use egg drop soup containers from Chinese take out. lol.

[@426superbee4]

I'll Tell a secret to the best french fry or tater logs. Make up a flour season, of 50/50 corn meal and flour, Add onion powder, salt, pepper and cayenne powder. Or habanero powder, Slice up the potato's, rinse off, Then throw the season flour on them as flipping them. Then deep fry them in a basket 2 min. Left them out for 5 min let the oil get hot drop them back in until golden brown. Take them out on paper towel Then season them with salt, cayenne powder, and onion powder. YUM for breakfast. take the french fry with a fork mash them up put butter on the grill, or skillet place the mash up french fry on the butter, until a little darker brown, GOT SOME EXCELLENT HOME FRIES and it already season. YUM make a big batch of them . put the fries in a big baggie, So you can make home fires for in the morning or have french fries when you want! Just warm them up

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Sounds tasty.

[@426superbee4]

Try it ! Then you know what your missing out ! ~ Man i have home fries every morning with my breakfast. there so yummy! and the fries are out of this world