Mr. Skinny bee man, one thing I do to go thru a mean hive is move it!!! Move it 20 feet or so to another stand before going thru the frames. Most of the mean ones fly back to their stand! Just thought I'd mention that trick. Great video!
@HereWeGoSteelers4 ай бұрын
There is nothing worse then a mean hive of honeybees and for some reason we end up with one just about every year. When you dread opening a hive up that takes all the fun & enjoyment out of it for me. Glad to see you are doing well Joe !! Stay Safe
@ginnyk75453 ай бұрын
Welcome back Joe! Can’t wait to get house set up and get my bees started back again! Thank you for being such an inspiration!🌟💗
@mikesbeesllc4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the lesson Joe. Nice to see you again. God Bless
@farmer9984 ай бұрын
must have gotten one of those Texas bees come to visit .
@lw47694 ай бұрын
Love your videos Joe I have learned a lot from you. God bless you
@edwardclark52114 ай бұрын
Meanies are a pain. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@harleyxxfabco4 ай бұрын
Start off with a strong hive. Attempt a walkaway split End up with 2 weak hives. Lose hives to hive beetles. Story of my life. Nice video. Good to see an expert at his craft.
@philweaver92994 ай бұрын
I had some of the same nasty attitude bees this yr also! Climbing on legs and shot gunning face !, made 20 splits from 3 dbl.deep hives with swarm cells from other hives,19 queen right new laying queen's ! Mine had also been gentle last season, but came out of winter fat and sassy this spring! Do you add any supports to your starter strip frames,like wire or fishing line? Thanks for your time! Have great wkend also!
@junkinjodi3 ай бұрын
Dang sir You've really made the ladies mad
@bc584 ай бұрын
I’m in Arizona. They are all mean. 😂😂
@TomBean-qf6zv4 ай бұрын
Got a mean'n as well, gave me an idea how to deal with them.
@jamestownsendjrtbees32264 ай бұрын
I usually have 1 mean colony every season for whatever reason? About a month ago I had one and I just pinched the queen and hoping for the best. So far they are much better. Usually I buy a mated queen. No need for mean colonies.
@junkinjodi3 ай бұрын
Joe I still have the turkey feather you gave me
@beverlysteen4 ай бұрын
How do you like those styrofoam hives compared to wooden hives?
@LittleBitsHoneyBeesjoemay4 ай бұрын
Here in my area they work really well in the spring and the fall cause I have real hot days and real cold days and it seemed even 'em out
@Lsmith-ly2cm3 ай бұрын
Thank you for a quick response Joe.
@Lsmith-ly2cm3 ай бұрын
where did you get your poly styrene hives Joe?
@LittleBitsHoneyBeesjoemay3 ай бұрын
Blue Sky Bee Supply
@davidmartin63124 ай бұрын
Great video Joe as usual. What is your favorite smoker fuel ? looks like it was working good .