Beekeeping Inspection Lesson One: Finding & Evaluating Your Queen
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Today, I'll show you how to find your queen, dealing with small hive beetles, strange comb, frame spacing and more.
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Thank you all, David!
I admire the macho men who can ape their apiaries without a suit but just about five years ago I suddenly became VERY allergic after several stings in a giant wasp attack. I got a general sting allergy. So now it‘ s the full suit, hat, gloves, suit of armor, laser pistol, plexiglass riot shield and two epi pens in each side pocket! It’s hot, it’s uncomfortable and heavy but I can’t give up my bees! So just call me chicken little! I’ll use a couple old broomsticks to hold the sky up. Thanks for another great video! New subscriber here! Ps: I had a severe head injury 30 years ago so I learn coping skills with memory and concentration with EVERYTHING I do. My boxes are marked with arrows and the words ‘Top’/‘Bottom’. It’s a bit like with an Alzheimer’s patient except it’s consistent and predictable so coping skills work better.
Apple trees, black cherry, and plum are in full bloom. Bee's are going crazy on them. Love hearing them just humming away
Gosh that's a good brood pattern!
Your content is interesting but your bare-handed approach got me subscribed!
Hey Dave, Thanks for all you do for us other beekeepers. It has just been one year since I started beekeeping from a swarm that came to my house and today I caught my first swarm so now I have 2 hives and soon to be 3. I even started to build my own boxes and frames, I have my own woodshop and the time to play. Great info for us beginners.
Well thank Thomas, you're a good man.
I enjoy all your videos very educational
Thanks for the encouragement!
Hi there Dave. First timer from Jamaica. Enjoying your video.
just did my first inspection of my first hive..what an intense feeling.They weren't eating any of my sugar water so I was concerned about that but frames are looking good.can't wait until next week
105k today. Good job hitting that 100. I have bees on the way and have watched a few of your videos. Thanks
My first overwintered hive - started last year in Pennsylvania then moved to Michigan. my colony survived but post my mentor… listening to you really helps
Way to go Barbara, congratulations of winter survival and glad listening to me helps.
Did my first walk away split with the nuc I purchased from you last year. Worked out quite nicely. Produced a queen that is black as night 😊
Great, this one in this video is dark!
Thanks Dave as always for another great video. I learn something new each time. Also, will get the word out to friends to like your channel. The goal of 100K is almost in reach! Thanks again. Kevin
Gosh that’s good brood pattern. Videos are very helpful. Thx
Thanks
Gosh that's a good brood pattern 😊
Thanks, for providing some valuable content again!
Glad you like them!
Hey David! Thank you for your videos! These are so valuable to us and especially ppl that are greenhorn newbies like me!
I love watching your videos. I learn something everytime🙂
Gosh that's a good brood patter 😅
Thank you for the video. OMG thats a good brood pattern. I thoroughly enjoyed what i saw.
Thanks for all your help!
13:31 Loved the content quality and light of your video!
Thank you David for all your tips! I did my first inspection last week but after watching your video, I think missed a few things so I'll have to redo it. Thank you for helping me realize my beekeeping dream with your tips, and tricks of the trade:)
Been watching you for years. I was so impressed by what you did to your vail I had to try it. Waiting on the glue to dry and I'll send you a pic tomorrow! I'm very excited about using it! Oh, and I used the green drone frames and I just checked my first drawing out drone cells. Pearly white! Gotta love that. No beetles or mites.
Thanks for watching for years Dennis! I love my window veil and it is so easy to make yourself. Mine is alittle too high. I didn't think through how you look more down into the hive rather than straight out.
Gosh that’s a good brood pattern!
Thanks for the tip you rock. God bless y’all
Gosh that’s a good brood pattern!!
Thank you for all of your helpful videos and tips.
great stuff Dave. Today I binged on a bunch of your videos and got out to inspect the hive for the first time since I got my beees. Thanks for all the good stuff!
That is awesome!
I'm definitely gonna try this for first time
Thx David. I'm trying to learn to be a good bee keeper ...👍
Learning always learning, made a split and caught one swarm this week 👍🐝
Hey Dave. Thank you for such good information.
Thanks!
Thank you so much Vanessa!!
I learn so much from you. Thank you
Thanks David!
Enjoy learning about beekeeping
That looks really beautiful dav
Thanks David for this video. Love it.
Clear information, Thank you!
Thanks. A newbie here. We get our bees in June. Trying to gleen as much info as we can!
Hi Da ve, I'm a very new beekeeper, just got my packages about a week ago. I attended class last year but life got in the way and didn't get started until now. I am fortunate enough to have a mentor working with me. I do enjoy your videos. Very helpful and informative.
Thanks! I’m excited to learn!
I have been watching your videos for almost a year. I have gotten your Honey be kind boars. I treated for mites in September and fed them all the way through fall and put the candy board on end of December and again end of January. Also, a satellite feeding area for a couple of warm days. The hive is thriving from a nuc I bought in June. Your videos have taught me a great deal and I bought your class on black Friday. I believe the feeding is the key. Thanks
Good news and thanks so much
My first time to ever view a beehive video, I will binge watch your videos this weekend 😂 I’m retired now and I live in the Deep South in Natchez, Ms and I have been wanting to do this for years, with some dedication and a great teacher like yourself I believe my journey will be a successful one, i hope 🤣🤣 Thanks for the great videos and the patience you bring 😎
Great stuff, David!
You have great information. I have never had beetles or mites. I started with Italians April 2022. 2 hives. All great. 1 super gave me 26 lbs honey. Took them 2 months for 1 super full. Brood in deep hive filled. So happy. Then fall time to winterize in NC. Close to border of VA and I 95. Insulation and pollen patties water. Checked on warmer days and one day all bees gone. It was February. Both hives. They did not die because very little dead bees. I could only deduce they were cold and went elsewhere. I learned that I should have put solid bottom board on not screened. Also better to use that wrap in my area. Ok
So now year 2 and Russians. They are nuts. They are going to town
immediately. I have learned how to find my queen with no marking. I decided to try deep hive with feeder up top. Water with vitamins and other side lemon balm. I have plenty of bee flowers so don't need pollen patties until winter. My question is when should I add the super?
Love your videos! 🐝 🐝 🐝
Good job David !
Gosh what a great brood pattern!!!
Learn something every video, thank you.
Thanks Kim
Thank you for your videos! Subscribed! New Beekeeper from Dubai!
0:27 Dave I am new. Purchased your 7 course training plan. I’m in Indianapolis IN. Have 2 hives. Seeing activity outside both hives. Anxious to open them but patiently waiting for consistent temps. Keep up the good work. Have a great idea for moisture control and a mod to horizontal hives to address cold temps outside.
Thanks so much for buying our ultimate online course.
Thanks David for the awesome content! I’m about to EAS out of the USMC here in a couple months and can’t wait to come back to Indiana and start bee keeping! I couldn’t help but notice your shirt at the beginning of the video for Morse Lake!
Thank you for your service in the Marines! Yes, I drive through there once a month and loved eating at the Boathouse Kitchen.
Gosh that's a good brood pattern! Love your videos! You and Sherry make an amazing team!
Thank you!
Awesome queen!
I just use the lid flat on the ground, lip up, to set my box on (a bit off set so no bees or possible queen cells) are smashed. No tipping, always available, box stays right side up, not in the grass, can stack subsequent boxes on are a few advantages
Thanks for sharing your mistake as well as the tips- we all make them!
Dave, thanks for talking about the frame orientation. The first time I opened my hive, I set the box on its side as you suggested. Picked it up WRONG and two frames fell out. Fortunately, there was no comb or brood on those frames. The bees were still building out in the middle of the box.
I really appreciate the great info.
Thanks David for all the super tips!!! I signed up for your beginners class package and I am enjoying it immensely!!! You surely know BEES!! I found my unmarked queen using your tips in lesson…. It really was a great feeling!! Wanted to jump and shout but remembered to be in slow motion and no quick moves…I knew she was there because I am seeing new eggs and larva but to finally see her made my day of beekeeping extra sweet!!
Thank you so much!
Thanks Dave
Hi David
Very informative. I learn alot every time I watch your videos. Keep it up and thank you!
Great to see your tips. Really reassuring week by week help. I have my first ever 2 swarms here in Dorset in the UK
Thank You!
Hi, Dave! I’m learning, so I can one day be a beekeeper, too! ❤️❤️ Thank you!
Thanks for all of the great tips. Getting ready to inspect after the queen has been released.
I just want to say thank you for the really valuable content. I've been watching for a few years and installed my first nuc on Saturday. Despite being the first time I've handled bees it all went really smoothly just following the sort of things you do in your videos. I had so much more confidence in what I was doing than if I'd just read a few books.
Awesome and I'm very glad to hear that. That's what I'm here for.
14:15 thanks Dave, I'm new to beekeeping,. You are now my new Guru!
The clear view you added to your veil is such a great idea.
Great video David
Thank Sharing your knowledge of beekeeping
I did hive inspections this past weekend one of my hives seem to be exploding while the other one I think swarmed could not find no queen very little brood and five cat queen cells
My mentor is coming out this weekend to do an inspection
Look forward to seeing your next video
Thank you so much! New beekeeper here , joined my local association and really loving watching these bees. Can't wait to learn new things, and all sorts of bee behavior!
I am learning a great deal. While I have assembled my hives newly arrived. I am now binge watching and reading to learn all I can before purchasing my bees. Thank you so much while I have been seeking a local mentor I have not been able to find one. So if you don’t mind you are it
Livestream will be great for you.
I’m so excited to try this you are very helpful. Thank you for your knowledge.
It's so fun, and I know you will enjoy it.
I have your 7 course package. I’m new to the bee keeping ambition and hope this spring will reveal me a great colony. I have 2 vertical hives with ambitions for Horizontal Hives. I’m in Indianapolis IN. Great videos. I subscribe as well.
Good to hear and best of luck and thanks for subscribing
Enjoy the videos David. Keep up the great work! On your way to 100k✌️
Thank you for all the tips!
Thanks, 1st year bee keeper. Linda Stacy
Thanks. I enjoy your videos. Very well made and informative
Thank you...watched several videos today. Very good!
Awesome, thank you!
This is great advice
I so appreciate you and all the detailed info you provide! THANK YOU!
Thanks boss, you’re great
Thanks 😊
David, I love your content but I feel like sometimes you promote your channel a little to heavily. You are what got me into beekeeping, can't wait to see you hit 100k subs!
Hey, thanks for the lesson
Hi David - awesome videos! Really nice to have such a detailed calm and logical explanation that I can apply to my apiary.
I shall also undertake some of your courses so thank you!!
Good morning dave.
This is a great channel thank you putting these videos together
Thanks so much
I'm binge watching your videos and have learned so much. Thank you.
Liked your glasses sitting on that hive next to the 1 you where working on. That was nice
Great Video, thanks for passing on your knowledge.
My pleasure!
Thanks David love all your videos ,new bee keeper from ohio
Another David!! Glad you enjoy the videos. Be sure and join me on Thursday nights at 7pm for my lifestreams where you can ask a question or hear answers I give to other people's questions. Here's the link: www.honeybeesonline.com/live/
Good looking brood:)
Love your content, first year beekeeper here, learning as I go.
Thank you David for the info. I've subscribed about 2 weeks ago love all the information you give, been extremely helpful. Looking forward to taking a beekeeping course again thank you so much!!
I just enjoy your videos. I learn multiple things every time.
I like to work the hives with you here.. :-) well done
Great Info!
I appreciate it Ken
Gosh that’s a good brood pattern…..on both sides that’s a good brood pattern 😁🐝
Thanks for your time🐝
I made a veil like yours what a big difference in seeing🐝🐝