Is Honey Bee Nectar Flow On? Here Is How To Tell

[@woodchucktinman9893]

We have white and red clover just starting this week. And it is definitely coming on strong but I think it is about the same as last year. For anyone considering packages the three I have from Barnyard bees that have been in for about 7 weeks have filled most of a deep 10 frame box and are working on honey supers during the flow we have right now. It is incredible how well they built up.

[@tarrylladner4135]

I live in south Mississippi 25 miles north of the coast and we have lots of white clover.

[@caddisking]

Was in nashville for business yesterday and they have a honeysuckle and clover bloom going on right now too

[@George-nx5lo]

If you see every bee returning full of pollen does that mean nectar is flowing good? I am in Little Rock, AR by the way

[@habibilife74]

Good morning David, Basically I'm a new beekeeper, you videos are awesome, I have learned lots from them, you really knows how to explain and teach, thank you and keep doing your great work !

[@craigriffe7212]

Rensselaer Indiana, seems this spring we had colder weather for longer, so nothing started growing early so nothing got hit by frost like it normally does, so once the warm weather came everything started growing at once and now everything blooming all at once, white clover just started popping last week, the bee's build up has been extremely good and so many frames being filled with Nectar. best spring around here in a long time.

[@noahriding5780]

I just loved seeing your bee yard in this video. And so many colony boxes all neat and organized. Looks so awesome. Thank you.

[@mogreen5630]

75 miles south of you in West Cobb. 9 1/2 lbs of clover honey so far. Thank you for your videos, they have been so informational.

[@bradsheldon7870]

Here in northern Michigan the clover came on really good this year. I just got bees from you this year and they have amazed me I never worked bees before so gentle. Thank you

[@ryanriche9422]

David- we had a fairly wet spring here in central Louisiana and more clover than I can ever remember. Thanks again for taking the time to post your videos, very much appreciated -Ryan

[@rickaustin5065]

North Texas here. This has been a great year. Clover is abundant.

[@vica5184]

I live in the charlotte NC area, I have never seen this much clover in the 12 years of living here. I am also noticing an abundance of a wild ground cover with a small purple flower. The leaves have a spicy scent like oregano and it grows specially thick at the edge of the tree line in partial shade. The bees seem to love it. So far this is turning out to be a fantastic year for honey. I combined two swarms that came out of my two hives around the start of April and they already have several capped frames in the super. last year that's where I was at at the end of the season.

[@jesses6629]

No clover here in SW Oklahoma. But I am planting some in the near future. Really appreciate your videos. I have learned a lot from you and the Fat Bee Man. Grafted my first queens today after church, wish me luck!

[@davidelliott9691]

White clover everywhere here in Western Washington. I put clover seed out every year as well. Between our black berry, clover and wild sweet pea blooms we get an incredible tasting honey

[@bbaker6295]

David. Huge amounts of white clover blooming here. Just went out to the hives it's nice and sunny finally after a 4-5 day rain and the bees are working pretty hard today. Huge amounts of bees out working that clover. Clover in the hay field is being hit pretty hard as well. Great video as always.

[@keithwiehrs5308]

Thanks for the update! Yes, our honeysuckle is now blooming and our bees stopped feeding. The white clover seems to be in a lot more abundance this year in Eastern VA.

[@lindseyessic9593]

The clover is still thick in the yards here in mayberry nc

[@ronaldmichael3846]

The white clover in Lexington NC looks like a carpet. It is awesome Never seen it like this before. I have 65 hives and they are bringing in pollen and nectar like crazy.

[@leesommer5871]

I was also noticing the white clover this year being abundant in Central Missouri. I've heard that the temperature has to get into the 90's + before the bees can gather the nectar. So far we haven't reached those temps yet (thank God), anyone else heard this? Thanks for the videos!

[@thingsifoundontheinternettoday]

I live by the shore in central NJ and the white clover has been flowering like crazy! Funny that you mentioned that

[@BlastFromThePastGames]

We live in south eastern ontario Canada and the clover has been doing very well this year. Also we have goldenrod blooming already which seems earlier than last year.

[@lylacervantes]

White clover thick here in NE Oklahoma, and the honeysuckle is blooming!

[@reynoldsoutdoorlife3215]

My hive is going crazy today. It has been raining non-stop for days. So I know they're glad for the break in the weather.

[@kritterkatcher1486]

here in southeast nc the whiteclover is extremely heavy bloom this year

[@lawrenceapiary4765]

Lots of both here in Southeast Louisiana. It did seem to be more prevalent this year, but that also resulted in a nice early honey crop for me.

[@michaelhopper7487]

Thank you for all your bee knowledge on bees what I learn on hear all ways helps.

[@BlanketVR12]

My whole back yard and seems to be everyone's yard around me in north Carolina have tons of clover never had any in my yard until this year.

[@johnjeppsson17]

Thanks for all your videos! I have 28 queen cells in the two frame mating nucs! My second round hoping to get a third round going by the end of may.

[@lisahuffman6213]

Clover is booming in Tennessee. I just thought it was because I have been sowing clover seed for the last couple of years.

[@kenthompson6539]

In Ireland white clover usually out in mid June, but we seldom have the tempture for a flow. Its mid July now and only 16c.however the blackberry is in full bloom now which is four weeks behind what it usually is.

[@sharonmauney7553]

Here in NE GA, there is so much clover in pastures, yards and roadsides, some places look as if there is snow on the fields. I've NEVER seen this much. It's even a bit of a problem for cows bloating. However, I see very FEW honeybees on the clovers. And on my farm I plant white Dutch, Ladino, red and crimson. There were bees on the crimson, but not like in past years. Same with the red and white. It's a mystery to me why there is such an abundance and why there are so few bees foraging on it. They are on the holly trees right now in my area.

[@Dougarrowhead]

Im in the south. The honey flow starts long before the honeysuckle starts to bloom. My bees have been bringing in nectar since feb/march in central nc.

[@josephdavis8586]

Thanks for all the videos David, they are extremely well thought out and helpful! Here in Southwest Michigan the clover is coming up but hasn't started to bloom yet, should be very soon!

[@terrydoublin1398]

Clover in Ky has been blooming for a week or so now. Its been cool and wet but its starting to take off.

[@strive4impact]

I live in Idaho Springs, Colorado, at 8200 feet. The clover is just starting to get buds.

[@nancynolton6079]

White clover not blooming yet in York/Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania. Had nice lawn full of white clover bloom last year.

[@eng.knowledgeseeker]

I love your bee yard.its my dream to have one in the future .im in love with bees . awesome video. keep up the good work

[@lesykkonecky1547]

Clover is coming back up here in Pennsylvania, haven’t seen really any clover in this area before. I’ve been told it hasn’t been like this since the 80’s

[@btrull6018]

I am 70 miles SSW of Indianapolis, IN ; it has been and extremely hot and dry May here; the white clover just bloomed this last week but is weak compared to a normal yr. Black locust was ok this yr but has dried up now to due to heat and lack of rain

[@ashvandle]

White Clover is running wild up here in Norfolk Virginia as well

[@bubbasjeepin]

Same here in central NC, clover blooming everywhere.

[@marvinseelbach776]

in the south a good cold spell is needed for clover seeds to germinate, we had a few good cold spells this past winter. No cold spell winter before last, friends clover field was bare, not this year and no planting.

[@Dougarrowhead]

Dont need cold at all.

[@retusaforce]

Southern Illinois is carpeted white in alot of yards including mine. Yes, seems a great year for Crimson clover.

[@catsmandan]

Love your videos, and here in Southwest Virginia we have white clover every where and my bees are loving it.

[@joelegrand5903]

The nectar flow starts in February with Red maple & goes though October with Golden rod, you need to plant more varieties of plants & trees. Here is a list that does not have sourwood tree on it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Northern_American_nectar_sources_for_honey_bees#Flowers,_crops,_herbs,_and_grasses

[@nailladi1]

Blackberries too!! Just coming in good in Gainesville, Ga.

[@stevecampbell8085]

I am between Atlanta and the Alabama line (Georgia), I too have never seen so much white clover and other wild flowing plants.

[@harvestmoonfarm1901]

The white clover here is West Virginia is crazy this year... my bees are happy

[@christenmcclure6898]

Lots of white clover in PA! My bees are doing great!

[@eriknemily]

Greetings from the north Oregon coast. We of course have a later start than the South but the clover here seems normal so far. Thanks for the good vids. New sub!

[@johnwilloughby9712]

Great video David here in South Carolina I've seen the most clover than i have ever seen

[@schultzhobbyfarm9917]

I live about an hour outside of Dallas on an acre plot. I let about half of it grow without cutting. The only mowing it gets is from my geese, chickens, and ducks. I have an abundance of pink buttercups and those very light yellow dandelions. Also have some vines with dark blue and purple flowers, but absolutely no clover. I do see green clover plants in my yard but none of it produced flowers.

[@greaterharvestfarm1761]

Here in North Carolina the clove is abundant where I am..

[@JJREKracing]

I thought it was an unusual clover season this year, too. I'm in southeast Louisiana. Waaay more than the normal amount the past few years.

[@billm5005]

In NC we are seeing more white clover this year as well.

[@Steadylife2]

Clover is strong in NC yes, so is the honeysuckle. Time to make some honeysuckle jelly. Had a swarm split today. Man you have a yard FULL of bees; how do you handle all of that, WOW!

[@mike.barker4970]

Yeah I live in Southern California I have one hive I’m in the process of relocating I want to move to Central Alabama back home with my family that should I get rid of my bees and buy new back there or take my Bees with me

[@ChefToddtips]

I’m from southeast Kentucky and we have the white clover in abundance everywhere this year.

[@miltonhamptonii5441]

Hey David I live in East Tennessee we have a big clover crop up here this year also. Good honey.

[@dadu63]

Here in Cleveland county , NC we are booming with white clover. Looks like snow in my yard. Lol.

[@trichard5106]

Thanks. But did you forget to tell about the new website?

[@Virgowitch74]

We’re in Rhode Island and the white clover was ramped and full this season.

[@ahmedalkabsh7028]

I'm in Oakland California and this is the first year I've noticed white clover in my yard.

[@jeffs5355]

White and red clover is very heavy this year in upstate SC

[@davidw4346]

I see the same in SC, but the bees are not working it.

[@George-nx5lo]

I have tried a couple times to feed mine but they just walk on past it. I did try with raw sugar thats brown and just read that you aren't suppose to feed that so that might have been the problem. I just want to make sure they are getting fed enough because they are new. I see every bee coming back full of pollen but I don't know if they are getting nectar

[@underdiggeroakley2903]

Here in Greenville co. SC. The clover is crazy abundant .

[@timbarnes9280]

put in order yesterday for 3 packages,

[@bryanroberts]

Here in Tennessee the clover is outrageous.. Actually I have noticed more wild blooms this year than I can remember.

[@lawrenceapiary4765]

Wish I could afford a package. Maybe next year. I'm doing good on numbers though, went from 9 hives to 25 since March. And I have a nicot grafting frame in the cell builder right now with 20 cups. Hopefully at least 50% will take and that will make me 10 more hives. I'm grafting/rearing from the gentlest of my hives, the one that I went into today with just a straw hat and a bit of smoke with and no stings, but I have a few that are aggressive and need re-queening. But I worry about inbreeding if I re-queen from the gentle hive. I will end up with over 50% being from the same stock.

[@jiggyfun807]

This is the best year I've had in ten years. Hard flow here in Nashville. I think the queen Anne's lace will be a flow this year (every 7yrs) in mid summer on. It's gonna rain the next week here. Early prediction, but it feels more northern Michigan non-stop blooming for this summer than typical southern summer dearth for all of july

[@philippedelabays9218]

What is the reason why you use 5 frame boxes compared to the conventional Langstroth 10 frame hive and I also noticed that you don’t add top boxes or honey suppers, how do you get the honey and how do you judge which are frames for honey and not?

[@letbeviepaint]

White clover is abundant in Rutherfordton NC

[@sharonriley948]

David, It is still very wet in Pa. Rain most days. Ground is soggy and it splashes your pants. I love a big white clover flow. it is one of my favorite honeys. I get a lot of Basswood honey too And we love that. White clover hasn't started yet. Black locust is almost ready to bloom. Rick in pa

[@markworrell9492]

yes here in south west va. we have white clover and some red. like your video's

[@altaylor6655]

I'm in Centra Tennessee andlLike the others I have a lot of white clover in my field however the bees do not seem to be working the clover. They are bringing in pollen and nectar but I haven't seen bees on the clover.

[@ehsanpartovi]

Hey David. I have notice the something here in New York ( Long Island)

[@dcypherd]

Why do you use 5 frame boxes instead of 10?

[@MH-rp6hn]

In NJ it’s out strong as well!

[@noahriding5780]

How do you keep the chickens from roosting on top of empty (or full) bee boxes? Do you have to worry about them leaving messes on boxes, since chickens like to have roosts?

[@redlored100]

I haven't seen the white clover but what appears to be creeping charlie has taken over like never seen before. My honeybees have been working the creeping charlie like no tomorrow so I'm leaving it alone where most would try to eliminate it. Of course my chickens love the leaves of the stuff so it's a double whammy.

[@skywave12]

Good to see you are nearly depleted with Nuc's and Pack's. Your bee's are doing very well. No Varroa from your bee growth hive. That is important. Compared? I won't tell who sent me junk.

[@mikesilvers486]

Lots of white clover this year in Western North Carolina

[@philjanikjr9805]

White clover greenery flurishing, starting to bloom, I'm thinking a lot of rain this year for us, in LaPorte Indiana.

[@HMallory1]

Hey David it is here in tidewater Va. ,it seems that it's everywhere.

[@Ergo_Pr0xy]

rained all week in PA (dealing with mold atm). Lots of blooming flowers, sampled some burr comb honey kinda tasted like a sour apple warhead

[@justinmitchell1704]

N Iowa they have not came out yet

[@theresamilhimes8498]

How long can a package stay in a nuk box

[@okiebrown6035]

I'm in central Oklahoma and the clover is strong here. I think a lot more people are realizing it's important for the bees and not spraying.

[@vlunceford]

I have a package ordered for 5/23 but can’t get there till 5/26. I’ll be there, though!!

[@wisewomanmary2242]

Here in West Virginia lots of clover...seems like the honeysuckle is just starting though...that or it's not as much as last year

[@richardkocis5273]

yes Dave the white clover is everywhere here in n. central Fl and the bees are working it

[@shawn5928]

The white Dutch Clover here in North Alabama is stronger and more lush than I have ever seen it. We were just talking about it yesterday. Even non beekeepers are amazed over it.

[@davesbees.4001]

Here in Ohio the white clover is everywhere so they have plenty to forage on also the honey suckle bloomed about a week ago.

[@grandpafischer8317]

Got a lot of white clover here in eastern Oklahoma.

[@christianschmidt9112]

I’m curious why all your boxes are swarm boxes?

[@christianschmidt9112]

Barnyard Bees I actually took a look at your awesome website right after I sent that question but really appreciate the reply

[@joshuaslatt1425]

From Guyana south America Pollen flow is heavy in July, August

[@danamorrow5352]

Middle TN is covered in white clover.

[@ronfults3844]

Here in my area of Ohio the red and white clover is blooming really well right now.

[@manuelandrade6019]

its a whitw blanket here in virgina its a good spri ng

[@the1bulldurham]

Tennessee Kentucky border here. Most white clover I’ve seen since I was a kid in the 60’s early 70’s.

[@acctahmed7055]

Amazing video as always

[@jeremychrister3884]

Hi Dave! I am a new bee keeper in Central Illinois. I installed my 2 packages about 2 weeks ago. The hives are doing great- I have capped brood already! I got an insect fogger for varoa mite treatments and I was wondering if I should treat my hives now or wait until my new bees start to emerge? Also, what time of day is best to do the treatments? I really enjoy watching your videos, they have helped me get started as a new bee keeper! Thanks!