Queen Spotting//5 Methods to find Un-Marked Queens//Find your Queens Faster and Easier

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Finding and spotting your queens can be a challenge. It's like they know that you're looking for them and hide out of spite, especially if they are unmarked queens.
Today, follow me as I show you how I find my queens, staying with me until the end for TWO BIG TIPS on finding your queens faster and easier!

[@jefferyhammond1421]

best tip I got so far is not to use too much smoke. Sets the bee to "running" rather than going about there regular routine. Much harder to find her when there running.

[@thehivedoctor13]

You got that right! Should’ve put that one in the video for sure 😉🐝. Thanks Jeffery😁

[@tntina420]

I have watched a lot of bee videos but have no hands-on experience (yet) so I was pleased with myself when I spotted the queen as soon as you pulled the frame out that she was on (before you pointed her out) a couple minutes into the video. Great information, thank you! I liked and subscribed. ❤

[@thehivedoctor13]

Very cool!! Nicely done! I wish I could be there when you spot your very first one in person too! I appreciate you subscribing ;)

[@ahmedbounce3053]

Wow you must be magician lol That was great trick to spot the queen!

[@thehivedoctor13]

Haha😅 Sometimes the magic works and sometimes it doesn’t!😂🐝

[@BackBeeBrokenBeekeeping]

I tried the tip of viewing the frame from an angle and sure enough, I spotted her. Up until then I had almost never been able to find her! Great tip!

[@thehivedoctor13]

Nice!! I appreciate knowing that helps!🐝🐝

[@stanleyjones6705]

hello Doc, I did some hive inspections on the 1st of March. all have started laying eggs, some capped brood and one hive with capped drone brood. surprised by that, I will watch that hive closely.a timely video and yours look to be doing great.

[@thehivedoctor13]

Hey Stanley, that sounds awesome! That’s good you’re noticing drone brood. I’ve only seen it in one of my hives so far. And thanks, my bees are doing great; I am planning for an amazing year with them and for yours!🐝

[@sam1174]

I have 6 hives and I can rarely find my queens. I just look for eggs. But I watched your video and spotted your queens instantly. What the heck??? LOL

[@thehivedoctor13]

That’s awesome man!! So glad to hear that 😅🐝🐝

[@jovanvujovic3932]

👍

[@captbriansbees]

This is a much needed video. Doc, today I plan on removing the hotbox and change my bottom boards from sold to screen. I may look at a few frames. I’m thinking about doing my 1st OA vape, should I wait to treat since I will be disturbing the hive in a major way? Today I should see sunny with temperatures in the mid to high 50’s possibly 60-62f. Thx for your videos, especially this one.

[@thehivedoctor13]

Great plans! I would go ahead and OAV after switching out bottom boards. The bees can handle it and they’ll begin to settle down with just a few hours. Especially if you’re having 60F weather. Great question!🐝

[@halfasshuntingclub5330]

Got into all 4 hives today and found 3 queens from last year and signs of the 4th.

[@thehivedoctor13]

Sounds like a good day to me!! Very cool man! 🐝

[@KevinBaughen]

Hi. Thanks for sharing the video, it's always useful to learn new tips :-) I have to mention though that the brood comb is very dark and the brood cappings are a little uneven and sunken too.... wondering if you're planning and changing that comb out for fresher, cleaner stuff? :-)

[@thehivedoctor13]

You’re right about that! And yes, this year I will begin recycling out my beeswax 🐝

[@noureddinemekdad6705]

Great idea thank you very much😍😍

[@thehivedoctor13]

You’re welcome as always!🐝

[@brucesbees]

Good stuff. Thanks for the tips. I have been through hundreds if not thousands of colonies, though I am better at finding the queen she can still be elusive at times.

[@thehivedoctor13]

She can be elusive, you got that right!

[@royandrews7423]

Where did you get your solar net fence from ?

[@thehivedoctor13]

Hey, I get it from Premier One Netting. It may be linked in the description of this video to Amazon but their website is better.

[@andrewstancil1723]

I like those gloves you have. Do you like them and do they keep bees from stinging you? I’m thinking about getting some

[@thehivedoctor13]

Hey Andrew! Yes, I love them! I have not been stung through these gloves so far😅. These are by far my favorite gloves that I’ve ever used. Here’s a link to the exact ones you saw, just be sure to choose your size: amzn.to/4bXr24n They also make them with mid-length cuffs for over-the-sleeve protection, here: amzn.to/3T2Dg35 Can’t wait to hear what you think of them!🐝🐝

[@tomvanaalst5790]

News letter link doesn't work :(

[@thehivedoctor13]

Thank you! I will check it out and fix it 🐝🐝

[@thehivedoctor13]

Okay, it should work now. I tested it out and was directed to the sign up page. Thank you for letting me know. If it still has issues, please let me know again!🐝

[@jaibusby673]

gonna say check the dark side first

[@thehivedoctor13]

Like for Sith Lords?😉

[@jaibusby673]

btw this hive looks starving

[@paulahello7435]

Great video. The music drowns out the sound of the bees. Too bad. Not sure why people feel they need it.

[@thehivedoctor13]

Hey Paula, I'm happy you enjoyed the video! I appreciate your feedback about the music, I try to turn it down when I want my viewers to hear the bees but now I will make especially sure of that. Thank you ;)

[@paulahello7435]

@thehivedoctor13 I love music in the intro but the sound of the bees is the best!

[@thehivedoctor13]

Agreed!😉🐝

[@ericshipplett3517]

Please do away with the music