My daughter & I found and marked 2 out of our 3 queens last weekend. Hive #2; however, she must've been on a walkabout... Thanks for these tips, we're going to try again this weekend so we can isolate her and test/treat for Varroa like we did the other 2.
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. ❤
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.
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.
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!🐝
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.
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!🐝
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.
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? :-)
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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!🐝
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 ;)
Well your frame was half empty. When it would be full, completely full then it becomes a challenge. I already did 2 attempts. No luck so far. Finding in a split will be much easier than in a beehive.
