One unexpected lesson from watching him work his bee's was in his equipment. I don't know if it just the brand of boxes he has or if it was something he adds. But I liked the external handle on the boxes, making it easy to tip a box for a quick peek without having to mess with the alignment.
I've been thinking about adding those to my own equipment and having seen someone else do it for the reason I was going to do it just encourages me all the more
@@pepperellbees that came right into my mind also, you don't have to have all the trouble cutting into the box to make tiny handles for the tip of your fingers and his model is a time and bag saver...very good. All the best from Brasil.
Welcome to my old stomping grounds Kamon and thanks for taking the time to take us thru with Chris. Great video. So glad to hear him at HiveLife as well. Once again, strong hives is the SHB control. Wish folks would just hear that loud and clear…
This was great. I really need to go work with a big operation for a day to learn how to inspect. I get too interested in the frames, the old deer in the headlights. Thanks Chris Werner, thank you Kamon for the video like always.
Enjoyed your video Kamon, I was fortunate to see Chris at Hive Life, While I was in Ocala, I called Chris and ask if I could come see his operation and he said to come on down on Saturday, to see their first day of grafting. Oh My What a wonderful experience.
Wow that’s a lot of queens. Nice area for queen rearing. Enjoyed the tips on the video. Really like how the strong hives are not bothered by the hive beetles. Keep them strong. Thanks! Take care.
You said in a previous video you’re maples were starting. Here in southern pa the writing is on the wall. Our spring is coming fast. About three weeks till Mother Nature hits the go button. Thanks for all your videos.
He was so quick but very gentle going through his bees. That's awesome to watch. I also noticed the added piece he tips the hive onto. I guess if you do it enough you find little tricks to make it go quicker and smoother the next time. Thanks for sharing!
Great video Kamon!!! In 2022 Greg talked about his trip with Bob where he ran the camera when Bob went through Florida to different beekeepers. The whole ride over he was so excited to tell me about the people he met and the things he saw. After going to Chris’s operation Greg kept telling me about these 21+ day queens and how important it was to give the new queens that time. Constantly trying to gain more knowledge on the simple little honey bees!! Thank you for sharing and please keep up the great work!!! We are all learning from what you are sharing!!!
Great video , but I think I just noticed something for the first time , he has a added board across the top of the box that allows him to tilt the box back without having to pull it forward first, Man can't believe I'm just catching that.
Kamon, there you go living the life of the rich and famous! lol. I hope that you enjoyed your trip! The weather is so different down there. I go to south FL a couple of times a year and when I’m there I’m constantly paying attention to what’s blooming and what bees can forage on.
Cool video! Nice little inside look. Would love to get one of his queens, but as you said, not happening. It's 6am and now I want pizza. Thanks Kamon...
This past week I have been experimenting with a liquid pollen patty applied to the top bars using a 250ml feeder syringe. I use Brood builder powder from Dadant . I mix in a heavy 2:1-3:1 sugar syrup into the powder making thick honey like consistency. I apply the mix directly to the top bars (4-6) top bars . The bees take to it immediately and is consumed rapidly . Gone in two days. This doesn’t allow SHB enough time to lay eggs in it . The population of those hives I am feeding it to is exploding. I think I have developed a new technique of feeding the protein to the hives .
Ha This was good wish it was longer and showed more of the bee keeping his way. there is not much out there with Cris or Dick brickner and I jst wish there was have a blessed week
How are the OA pads working for Chris? NY has approved the use of pads for this upcoming season. I plan on making some for after the spring treatment to keep levels low for the summer.
the georgia research is looking at the turf for hive beetle but may test to see if it affects larva because he had numbers that suggest an outcome that could be wrong.
From what I can tell. That bee yard is in a cow pasture. He doesn't have the bees fenced off from the cows. I would be worried that the cows would push over the hives.
@@kamonreynolds it was a good day. I have been nervous about using Formic Pro. And frankly am still a little nervous, but I think it might be the answer to the mite issues with the pollination bees when they return. Everything else is either ineffective with brood in the colonies or takes too long.
The comment at the end about the OA eating the galved bottom screens is to be well headed. We had a few florida 6 ways with some and noticed the same. Sounds like some good stainless screen will be in all our futures if OA stays on the mite hacking menu. Taint cheap but the longevity is way beyond that hardware cloth junk.
