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Greetings! I wonder how expensive it would be to trade honey!?!?

Might want to do your research on that. What I read says otherwise, but ultimately it is up the the individual beekeeper and whether they are willing to risk their comb to find out. Might make for a good experiment. However I will say, just from an economical standpoint, 1 pound of powder for $26 is far less expensive than any other form I think you can find in the farm and garden. 1 Pound of dry BT will make more than 100 gallons for $26 and the powder is good for years... most BT you find in farm and garden is BTk (which is not certified for Wax moth) where as BTa is, and it is already premixed and you will pay between $10 and $20 for less than a gallon. And the shelf life is not years. But I would love to hear back about others that have used different strains of BT to see if it actually works.

@@BackBeeBrokenBeekeeping I actually didn't know there was a powder version. Thanks!

@@lupine566 Yes, you get many more uses from it, for a fraction of the price.

@@bligon11 awesome, I am glad it helped you!

@@bligon11 thank you. I will do more in the future

@@bligon11 yes, you should always with from either the side or back of the hive. Never stand in front of the hive.

Definitely! Thank you for watching!

I used crystals once. It left the wax smelling like Sani-Flush. No thanks!

@@bruceatkinson7078 I would want to avoid that also

Most of the time, but they have their moments

I put it in the description of the video, but reposting it here, I will also pin it to the first comment to make it easier to find. 🔥🔥WARNING🔥🔥: There is a LOT of old product out there. Before ordering any of this from any vendor, please call them to get the lot number and determine the production date of the Xentari. You can determine the production date of Xentari by doing the following: 1. (First 3 number of Lot number) - 249 = Months since January of 2015 2. Then find a date calculator and add "Months since January of 2015" number to 1/1/2015 and you will have your production date. For example, if the Lot# is 332: 332 - 249 = 83. 83 months after 1/1/2015 means the production date is December of 2021. This was confirmed with the producer of the product. According to what I have read on Reddit forums this product IF stored at optimal conditions has a "Retest date" of 3 years after the production date... so that could be considered its expiration date of sorts. I have heard of people saying this product if stored properly is good for anywhere from 3 to 10 years.... so it is hard to say.

@@BackBeeBrokenBeekeeping I must be missing something. I see all kinds of review videos in the play list but I don't see another one on BT

@@larrylosciale9656 I am a bit confused also... you were asking how to determine the date of production based on Lot# correct? In the description, and in my response to your initial question I have the steps detailed. You may have to click "see more" to see the entire comment. Not sure what you mean by another video?

Got it , thanks, I missed the "see more" bit.

This isn't a chemical. This is a bacteria that specifically targets this type of moth. It is a certified organic treatment of comb. How do you preserve your drawn comb?

@@BackBeeBrokenBeekeeping I use clip top plastic tubs. I'm all up for natural solutions though happy beekeeping

Very interesting. I have never tried that, but heard that in those containers unless they are air tight the moths will still get in. Are these the type you can get from Walmart etc? I would love to set up a test situation.

@@BackBeeBrokenBeekeeping not sure the quality of Walmart I'm UK. Moth has never been a problem unless I leave the frames out

It's not a chemical it's a bacteria that's used in organic gardening and farming. When they talk about harvest it means you can spray your vegetables and then harvest them the same day lol

I am not sure as I don't have a lot of experience with various brands

You are correct, the average mouse can apparently jump 13 inches. However this system of products has an integrated mouse guard included with it.

Welcome! Hope you enjoy the content

They aren't just under the stand they are securely attached to the spacer rod just below the hive. Very easy to locate, remove and replace. I should have made that more clear.

Link to scientific studies is linked in the description. It explains the myth about the banana smell. It also cited multiple studies on brood production. I have relinked it here for you Bananas Benefit to Bees Study ▶ tinyurl.com/2xk5geu3

Hey @Chillibeanz74, the boxes come from most companies with the cut handles/grips already done. The ergonomic handles are added for those that find them needed or useful. So technically there is no wasted time as you get the built in handles no matter where you order them from. Now if you were making your own equipment, I agree, you should pick one or the other.

Thank you for the feedback. I did include chapters so that people could hop around and get the most out of it without having to watch it all.

If you don't mind me asking, what did you enjoy out of this video so I can provide more of that in the future?

@@BackBeeBrokenBeekeeping I think the tips were useful.

Well I am glad you took valuable time out of your day to give it a watch. Hope you didn't laugh too hard at the part where the bees started tearing me up.

Great thing is, they aren't wood so they won't rot... Last forever

Are you asking if a queen excluder is used or? I am sorry, just want to clarify.

@@BackBeeBrokenBeekeeping yeah. I’m in Australia and we generally only run an 8 frame brood box then a queen excluder. Then the supers. Mild Winters.

@@joeschultz3873 you would need to check with the actual company to verify, but from what I can tell, they don't. Although it may be comparable

No bees or humans were harmed in the making of this video

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Glad you enjoyed it

One person's junk is another person's treasure. Several of those items make beekeeping more accessible for people with disabilities such as myself

It sure is

Great Tip!

You are welcome! What tool did you like best

All of them I got alot of old beehives . The corner Pryor's for the boxes and the handles detachable handles look great.

@@kentcostello5286 Yeah I really like the pry point system!

@@kentcostello5286 Yeah, I really like both of those!

Thank you! Cheers!

Awesome! Let me know how they work out!

Thank you for the tip! Definitely a good one. Stay tuned for my next video in a week or so where I will announce the winner! You can get the handles here: 🔥 Bee Smart Ultimate Hive Handles ▶ amzn.to/4cIE99J

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This is their number one question that was touched on in the video. The have frame guards that prevent the bees from being able to access the end bars of the frames. They also did an actual test where they didn't open a hive for 17 months to see if they would be able to manipulate the frame after that length of time. You can check that video out here and decide for yourself: th-cam.com/video/sql0FHr555A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=weGfNRAXSfp4i91z

Great Tip! For those of you wondering what QMP is, as I was, That is Queen Mandibular Pheromone.

That's my guess

This is an action called washboarding, while it is well documented in bees, it is not entirely understood why they do it. They have a few theories but nothing for sure.

Maybe they are just using there wings to dry off. Practical reasoning

Even how bee's fly took awhile.

Not a lot of info to be sure. Maybe the Queen was having a bachelorette part and all those girls got sloppy 🤔

Thank you! I agree, I wish they would offer black foundation. If it were up to me, I would have all black foundation for the same reasons you have. Thank you for stopping by!

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As to the justification for the statement you find issue with. You would have to ask the inventor. As to the second product, which I am assuming you are speaking about is the Pry Point System... Could you link the product because I tried searching for similar products and could not find any. While it's understandable that similarities between inventions can raise questions about originality, labeling something as a "rip off" oversimplifies the complexity of innovation and ignores several important factors. Firstly, innovation often builds upon existing ideas and technologies. Rarely does a completely novel concept emerge out of thin air. Many breakthroughs are the result of incremental improvements or adaptations to existing solutions. In this light, what may seem like a "rip off" could actually be an iteration or evolution of a previous idea. Secondly, the context in which an invention is created matters significantly. Different inventors may approach similar problems from different angles, drawing upon their unique perspectives, expertise, and available resources. Consequently, even if two inventions appear similar on the surface, the processes and insights behind them could be distinct. Thirdly, the timing of inventions can be crucial. Just because something similar already existed doesn't necessarily mean the inventor had knowledge of it. Parallel development is a common phenomenon in the world of innovation, where multiple individuals or teams independently come up with similar solutions to a problem. So while I understand you seeing the similarities as copying something already existing, this product has to be different enough to pass the scrutiny of the legality of creating a product that does not infringe upon an existing legally protected product.

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While they both produce comb honey, they are quite different in implementation.

This comment got me interested in the history of this type of "pre-packaged" comb honey systems. And what I found out is Ross Rounds system was a comb honey-type production system created in the 70's, and officially patented in 1980 where as Hogg Half Comb didn't get its patent until 1984. Also an interesting difference I found out is that Ross rounds is a full section of honey, so literally a full section of honey with both sides having capped cells, where as half comb systems.... are only one side. Makes sense from the name, but definitely not something I even thought about previously. Also Hogg Half comb system disappeared from the market place after the death of the inventor for a bit but I believe a new company purchased the patent.

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