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@ec9596 Thank You! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@@Bee_Cathy no, you just need to treat the frames of wax. I store my frames back in the boxes and stack em up.

@beebob1279 unfortunately, no. Which is weird because both larva look really similar. 2 different kinds of larva though.

@@lakeviewapiary That's too bad. I've got troubles with both. Actually getting the farm to dig a deep hole for me. I'm burning a pile of equipment in the next week. It's not AFT, but old worn out equipment

Thanks! Not the best video, but wanted to get something up to stay active.

I am growing more and more find of the paint brush. The roller seems to waste alot and the roller gets beat up and disconnects from its core 👍

It's really hard to get them to draw when no flow. You can add 1:1 feed and that may get them to draw wax but they will also make honey out of it.

Lancaster, Va.

No, I move them to a different spot in same yard. Just for the sake of ease. It's easier to move the nuc then the double deeps. Just keep an eye on the population. If a noticeable amount of bees go back to the original loc: -Boost it with frames of capped brood and honey from another hive OR -swap its position with any other strong hive. They will equalize. But remember. When building the nuc, most of the bees will be nurse bees that were attached to the brood frames, not foragers.

Thanks for supporting this method. It is the absolute worst when they build put into the undrawn frame. Such a hassle. Thanks for checking in. Have a good weekend.

Yes. For every queen cell, there is a potential for after swarms with the virgin queen.

Is there a strategy to prevent an "after swarm with a virgin" queen? Thx

@davidsoloninka7742 yes. Killing all but 2 swarm cells in the hive. BUT then you need to go back a week later and kill any additional emergency cells. Remember, even though you removed the queen, there are still eggs and young larva available to make emergency cells. When I first remove the queen and kill all but 2 qcs, I like to put those qcs in the bottom box as not to destroy them the next week (they may fuse the cells to the frame bars below). There's no chance of that in bottom box since there is plenty of room from bottom board to the lower frames.

Where are you located? I am no longer in NJ.

Thank You! Sit tight. Way more (better videos) to come. My update video will explain the lack of new content.

Bt is harmless. Farmers spray it on crops like lettuces (for cabbage worm).

Thanks! More videos to come. Been really busy relocating and expanding the bees and starting a farm. Perhaps an update video soon. Thanks again, the positive feedback means a lot.

I was in NJ and now moving my operation to Northern Virginia.

Thank You! I'm glad you found it to be helpful.

Thank You. I learned by listening to a few old school guys on forums. I was fortunate enough to have 1 of them reach out to me and coach me through my first couple years. All via email and text. That is pretty much why I started this channel. Just to pay it forward. Thanks again and feel free to reach out with any questions.

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Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.

Thanks, Brian. It's been pretty slow lately. Things have been a little crazy with my transition from 1 career to the new one. It's moving along well though and should have more content shortly after the new year. Thanks again for checking it out.

No, it only kills caterpillar type larva. I have actually treated frames and put them into active hives... no problems.

@@lakeviewapiary thanx,u mean if the brood combs r sprayed periodically,waxmoth and small hive beetle both can be elliminated without harming bees?

@@pradeepkoushik5074 bt is ineffective on small hive beetles. It only works on wax moth larva

I wonder about an active case of wax moth in frames of honey supers … will the spray kill them and the eggs?

It works on active infestations. It isn't an insecticide that directly kills moths or eggs. It is a bacteria that infects the caterpillar. I have sprayed frames and put them right into an active hive. No issues

Thanks Rodney. Yes, I have some bad habits. I'll be honest though, never had a problem with pests. I have gotten criticism for it in earlier comments.I have been working on it.

I'm glad you got to take something away from this. Thank You for the positive feedback.

Let me know how it works for you.

Are they actually damaging the wood or just the wax? I do get evidence of some wax damage from ants, but never enough that was a concern. It only seems to happen when the supers are wet just after extraction. Do you leave your drawn supers out for the bees to clean before storing long term?

Plastic foundation with wooden frames.

I pick a lot of brains. I'm finding out that farmers are some of the nicest people and willing to help. It's the friendliest competition one could get. Here in VA there certainly is no shortage of farmers. As for bees, they are going to carry me quite a bit. Thanks for the encouragement.

Thank You! I'm not bailing on you lol. Consults always available.

Either a table router or just use a razor knife and score and scrape. The homasote is very soft.

It is very rewarding. I'm actually retiring from my career at the end of the year and relocating to Virginia to do it full-time. I'll also be getting into farming as well. Thanks for checking out my content.

Yes, that is so easy. I've done it. It just takes so much wax to get the level that high. Also, for me anyway, when dipping, I get less frames per pound. If anyone doesn't mind those 2 things, absolutely dip. It is indeed quite a bit easier.

Avoidance is really the best way, but if a new frame ends up next to an open nectar frame and they just continue drawing it out into the empty space, I take the undrawn frame out and put the over drawn frame next to a proper frame. It gets smooshed a bit and is messy. Again, easier to just avoid that situation and make sure undrawn frames don't go next to open nectar frames.

I don't think the over use of bt mixture will hurt anything other than your wallet. As far as the amount that I spray on the frames compared to you? Remember, this is how I do it. It doesn't mean it is the only, or best way. I get good results doing it as I demonstrated, but that's the only way I have ever done it. I am almost certain you did good for your bees.

@@lakeviewapiary I just found this at Wilco, Bonide Thuricide (BT) Liquid Concentrate 8oz Won’t harm honeybees or ladybugs Liquid bacteria kills destructive leaf eating worms For use on shade trees, ornamental, vegetables, fruits & nuts Works great on tent caterpillars Concentrate 8oz., mix 1/2 to 4 teaspoons per gallon of water. CONTAINS BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS - The active ingredient of this product is Bacillus thuringiensis, also known as Bt

I'm sorry, I just saw this. There are many strains of bt. I believe xentari is the only one that is good for wax moth larva

The documentation insert that comes with the Xentari has the info on dosage to mix. It's pretty ambiguous, though - but in general - ranges from 1 to 2-1/2 teaspoons per gallon. I use a 1/2 gallon pressurized sprayer, and mix 1 tsp per 1/2 gallon. (Which equates to 2 tsp/gallon ratio)

Thank You! It's been a while since I posted new content. It has been a crazy Spring season. More videos soon. Thanks for hangin in.

I don't do swarm trapping. I will, however, retrieve one of my own that I failed to keep in the hive. Our winter here in Jersey seems to be lingering a bit. Hopefully, soon, I will post videos of actual hands on tasks in the yards. Thanks for stoppin by. Much appreciated!

Different drop ceiling tiles are made from different materials. I just did my basement and they were made of pvc. I would be concerned that other tiles have a mix of different materials and I wouldn't be comfortable using them.

That's awesome! If those 2 hives are well populated now, and you keep an eye on the stores, my money is on you having 2 hives coming out of winter. I look forward to meeting you as well. Thank You much, for your support!

@@lakeviewapiary You’re welcome. We made 2” candy boards with hive alive added. That seemed to work well. Some of my hives are on Weldon Rd.

Thank You so much.

Did the small swarm die out on you and are they the bees you had dead and soaked? I'm sorry, it's a little early for me yet lol. Are you in support of MBs or did they not work out for you?

@@lakeviewapiary The bees were in a cluster between frames. They are wet and moldy. It was a small hive. They survived longer than I thought they would. I put wax paper and sugar directly on the frames. A spacer with a ventilation hole. Moistureboard and the lid. I am pro moisture absorbing.

I wonder if when they die out, moisture accumulates due to no bees circulating air. Perhaps the bees are part of the circulation. Now that I think of it, when I get a dead out, there is almost always mold.

@@lakeviewapiary Thanks for your help. I forgot to mention. The swarm that lived in my hive put themselves in an empty hive at the back end of the property this last September. This hive has a frame of honey in it. I am leaving the hive as it is. If a new swarm finds it, will they clean up the moldy bees or should I scrape them out?

@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937 depending where you are, I would close up that hive until you are ready to put it in use (critter proof). And yes, although not necessary, I would clean the dead bees out as best I can. They get pretty stinky, and I'm not sure if that would deter a potential swarm from moving in.

Thank You, David. Try to read a bit, take your time and enjoy it.

I honestly would not trust ratchet straps. The bear will just destroy the hives to get what it wants. I think my hives fared well because there were no straps. I have heard some pretty bad stories.

@@lakeviewapiary just a suggestion. I don’t deal with 🐻 just 🦨 and 🦝 and strap help.

@@christopherroop4937 lucky you. Bears are both powerful and tenacious. Brutal combination. My neighbor had 1 bust through his truck window to get food.