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Plastic foundation is very easy to install. Pure wax foundation can be very tricky to install depending on which type you get. The easiest type of pure wax foundation to install is the ones with wires and hooks already embedded into the foundation. Check out our collection here - www.foxhoundbeecompany.com/collections/wax-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools
A someone tell me how much oxalic acid I use? how long to heat it up? how long in the hive? How long do I keep the entrance blocked? When next do I go and check the bees? I’d be really grateful if someone could tell me, thanks so much 👍🙏
Much of that depends on the type of vaporizer you use. Good details all about how to do it on our blog. www.foxhoundbeecompany.com/blogs/beekeeping-equipment/oxalic-acid-vaporization
It's actually best do it when there is little to no capped brood. When splitting, capturing a swarm, requeening and during winter in most states are all good times.
Knowing you are in the deep south with very high temperatures and humidity. What's your personal recommendation when it's too hot to use Apriguard even at a 25 g dose
When it's too hot to use Apiguard, even at a 25g dose, try these tips: use screened bottom boards for better ventilation, apply early in the morning or late evening when it's cooler, consider alternative treatments like oxalic acid vaporization, provide shade to the hives, and keep an eye on mite levels. You can also read more about it here. www.vita-europe.com/beehealth/wp-content/uploads/Apiguard.pdf Check out #12 and #16 for info on using Apiguard above 77°F and its effectiveness up to 104°F.
Thank you for your concern. After harvesting pollen, there is still more than enough pollen available for the bees to use for their own colony. We always ensure that the bees' needs are met first, and sustainable beekeeping practices are in place to support the health and well-being of the colony.
Very interesting process, however some content feedback is the timelapse is visually very hard to watch due to the jumpy frames. As a suggestion, I'd say you'd have more luck using a timelapse setting that basically takes a video and drops every X frame, or just take a video and fastforward for a better video aesthetic. Thanks for sharing! I want to have bees someday soon :)
Hey Kim - The amount of bees and brood inside a nuc will vary and will change based on the situation of the nuc. In only a week, a nucleus hive can go from a very small population of adult bees to overflowing with adult bees.
Thank you! We're glad you found the video helpful. Best of luck with your new bee colony this weekend! If you have any questions or need further guidance, feel free to reach out. Happy beekeeping! 🐝
To ensure the queen doesn't fly away, inspect the hive during calm weather, use a queen excluder at the entrance, handle frames gently, and consider marking the queen. A calm hive reduces the chances of her flying away.
Hello, do you mean the Hive IQ Board? You can check them out using this link - www.foxhoundbeecompany.com/search?type=product%2Cpage%2Cquery&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=Hive+IQ
Thank you for your kind words! We're happy to hear that you found our step-by-step guide informative and straightforward. Congratulations on your first Nuc! If you have any questions or need further assistance as you prepare to pick it up, feel free to reach out to our customer support team. We're here to help!
Absolutely, good wood contact is crucial for the assembly jig to work effectively. Ensuring a snug fit helps create sturdy frames for your bee hives. We're glad you picked up on this important detail in the video!
This is a great video - thank you! If I have a hive from a previous colony that didn’t survive the winter, do I need to do anything differently to install a new nuc? Do I still need to provide 1:1 sugar water or is the honey in the hive enough (1 medium box about 60% honey)?
Thank you! For a hive from a previous colony, clean and inspect it before installing a new nuc. The honey in the hive can be a food source, but since it's only about 60% honey, you may still want to provide 1:1 sugar water, especially initially, to ensure the bees have enough food. Monitor the hive closely to adjust feeding as needed.
Wow, that's a long time to be on RU-vid! We're honored to hear that our video stood out to you. We strive to provide helpful and informative content, and we're glad it resonated with you. If you have any suggestions or topics you'd like to see in future videos, feel free to let us know. Thank you for watching! 🤗
Beautifully created video, my friends!! I enjoyed this production very much, and I love what you guys are doing! I'm a nature documentarian, and I'll be in town for another month. I'd love to stop by and visit you guys sometime!
Thank you so much for your kind words and support! We're excited to hear that you enjoyed our video. It would be wonderful to have you visit us during your time in town. We look forward to meeting you! ❤️️
That's one hell of a jig.. though only having a few hives.. I'm thinking this would be a bit of overkill.😅 Of course, having a few dozen or hundreds.... this makes sense
