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thanks for the clear instruction on how to save a queenless hive, i am new to bee keeping and my question is, is there any easy ways or method used by you to easily identify the queen from a frame?
Yes I have a question, I’m just getting started about 2 weeks ago with a 3 pound package. Then one week ago I purchased 4 queen right nucs. In your opinion what would be the fastest way to expand my hives. I’m thinking 3 frame nuc splits when brood is almost ready to hatch?
Hi Flowhive guys. I had a similar happening with a split in my hives. They tore down two introduced queen cells. So really had to look for eggs. Very hard to see with not so young eyes. Eventually found some so I'll see what happens. Maybe they just wanted to make their own Queen.
@@FlowHive I did another check and they didn't take advantage of the eggs so I bought a new queen for them. No doubt about bees, they just keep you on your toes.😊🐝🐝
Cedar I have a question about swarming in your climate. I live in Barcelona spain and here the bees fly all year round. I know that you guys are in a subtropical climate but it is just a curiosity. How late in the season have you seen swarms in your region of australia?
Swarming is really interesting, we see them in Autumn occasionally, and even if it is quite warm during Winter. It really depends on the weather and the behavior of the colony. We are lucky here as the bees will forage year-round in our location.
Our bees have begun attacking when we open them. Being new to the game, this is quite scary. We believe the hive to be queen less. Any suggestions or other reasons why they are mean ?
How are the bees from the queenless hive not all over you & how are you not getting stung on your unprotected hands. I discovered today that one of my hives is queenless & I did give them 2 frames of brood, but not sure there were eggs, so may still have to buy a queen. I (& my friend) were covered with irritated bees from the queenless hive.
Yes, we do use a smoker, slow movements and confidence are really important, the bees will respond and remain calm under most circumstances. However opening a hive in general alerts the bees most, which is why an initial smoking should always be carried out and the smoker should remain lit on hand just incase. More so for the safety of the bees. -Kieran
Greg, There are several factors to be considered when locating your hive, and you will need to contact your local council to find out what the regulations are for your locale. Our FAQ about where to locate your hive is really helpful www.honeyflow.com/faqs/where-to-locate-your-flow-hive/p/159 and there is also a video on that page that helps with situating your Flow Hive. Are you able to connect with local beekeepers who can come and look at your space? They can then personally advise you. Please email info@honeyflow.com if you have any questions - Leah.
They will but commonly this cause sizing difference, drones being smaller than usual and worker bees being a bit larger. Bees like to make their own brood comb from scratch most of all. Foundation is very useful for avoiding cross combing though and providing strength within comb. However you can achieve the same, through monitoring the initial stages of building comb and careful practices when removing comb for inspections and handling. -Kieran
Hey Wayne, Thanks for this important question! In many ways you can use the coreflute slider of the Classic as you would the pest tray - see this video for an example of how Cedar modifies it to catch hive beetle: th-cam.com/video/9Z36cJpKtTY/w-d-xo.html However the coreflute slider is just a removable tray that provides some insight into the hive, not a quality management tool for varroa at all. But Flow is the same dimensions as Langstroth, so equipment used should be adaptable to Flow. We (very luckily) don't yet have varroa mite and so we strongly recommend consulting local beekeeping mentors with experience. Here's a couple of places that might help you do this - our online directory of Flow ambassadors and affiliated beekeeping clubs: www.honeyflow.com/pages/bee-club-directory And our online community forum: forum.honeyflow.com/ There's also this page that might help: www.honeyflow.com.au/blogs/pests-and-diseases/varroa-mite I hope this helps Wayne! - Danika
diatomaceous earth should work for ear wigs and other insects including ants. Don't sprinkle directly on bees. spread it around the ground around the hives. I spread oround the base and posts.
Hi Ato, this is unusual and not something that we have experienced, Perhaps ask a local beekeeper in your area who might be able to shed some light on this? - Sam
It might, usually the bees need an egg that is no older than three days and so long as they have realised the queen is gone they will work to requeen. It sounds like you are on the right track. Keep an eye on their progress. -Kieran
Hey Rachel, Oh dear, sorry to hear your hive went queenless! I hope your bees were able to raise a new one safely in time or you were able to source one -Danika
Greg, keeping bees in urban and suburban areas is increasing all over the world and there are definitely people out there keeping bees in their backyards. There are several factors to be considered when locating your hive, and you will need to contact your local council to find out what the regulations are for your locale. Our FAQ about where to locate your hive is really helpful www.honeyflow.com/faqs/where-to-locate-your-flow-hive/p/159 and there is also a video on that page that helps with situating your Flow Hive. Please email info@honeyflow.com if you have any questions - Leah.
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Excellent explanation. Nice and slow, clear, beautifully spoken, filmed and very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Well done. I just did this procedure myself a week ago and did a search on youtube for a good example. Your video wins the prize.
Thanks for your lovely message :) - Sam
Thats a lovely view and backdrop you have
thanks for the clear instruction on how to save a queenless hive, i am new to bee keeping and my question is, is there any easy ways or method used by you to easily identify the queen from a frame?
Great video, very well made
Yes I have a question, I’m just getting started about 2 weeks ago with a 3 pound package. Then one week ago I purchased 4 queen right nucs. In your opinion what would be the fastest way to expand my hives. I’m thinking 3 frame nuc splits when brood is almost ready to hatch?
Hi Flowhive guys. I had a similar happening with a split in my hives. They tore down two introduced queen cells. So really had to look for eggs. Very hard to see with not so young eyes. Eventually found some so I'll see what happens. Maybe they just wanted to make their own Queen.
Alan, interesting that you had a similar experience. Hoping your hive thrives - Leah.
@@FlowHive I did another check and they didn't take advantage of the eggs so I bought a new queen for them. No doubt about bees, they just keep you on your toes.😊🐝🐝
Cedar I have a question about swarming in your climate. I live in Barcelona spain and here the bees fly all year round. I know that you guys are in a subtropical climate but it is just a curiosity. How late in the season have you seen swarms in your region of australia?
Swarming is really interesting, we see them in Autumn occasionally, and even if it is quite warm during Winter. It really depends on the weather and the behavior of the colony. We are lucky here as the bees will forage year-round in our location.
Our bees have begun attacking when we open them. Being new to the game, this is quite scary. We believe the hive to be queen less. Any suggestions or other reasons why they are mean ?
You can hear the queenless hum.
Great video. If i was to give a queenless hive a frame with a queencel , should i brush the bees off? Thanks.
It is best to remove any foreign bees so that the pheromone doesn't cause any fighting. -kieran
Красота 🐝🐝🐝👍
Its so cool & it seem yummy
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I guess bees put out pheromones that "Mark" their hive, and identify her to her drones and workers?
How are the bees from the queenless hive not all over you & how are you not getting stung on your unprotected hands. I discovered today that one of my hives is queenless & I did give them 2 frames of brood, but not sure there were eggs, so may still have to buy a queen. I (& my friend) were covered with irritated bees from the queenless hive.
Hey there. Did you smoke these bees? They seem incredibly calm! 🤩
Yes, we do use a smoker, slow movements and confidence are really important, the bees will respond and remain calm under most circumstances. However opening a hive in general alerts the bees most, which is why an initial smoking should always be carried out and the smoker should remain lit on hand just incase. More so for the safety of the bees. -Kieran
Sir while exchanging frames some bee where on frame so they won't fight when they go in other box?
Hi there, usually not - if you have two hives you can use the stronger one to prop up the weaker one :) - Sam
If I send a photo of my yard can you tell me where to place a hive or can you go on gurgle earth
Greg, There are several factors to be considered when locating your hive, and you will need to contact your local council to find out what the regulations are for your locale. Our FAQ about where to locate your hive is really helpful www.honeyflow.com/faqs/where-to-locate-your-flow-hive/p/159 and there is also a video on that page that helps with situating your Flow Hive.
Are you able to connect with local beekeepers who can come and look at your space? They can then personally advise you.
Please email info@honeyflow.com if you have any questions - Leah.
If you use foundation will the bees make there own size come for the drones and the working bees
yes they will
They will but commonly this cause sizing difference, drones being smaller than usual and worker bees being a bit larger. Bees like to make their own brood comb from scratch most of all. Foundation is very useful for avoiding cross combing though and providing strength within comb. However you can achieve the same, through monitoring the initial stages of building comb and careful practices when removing comb for inspections and handling. -Kieran
My flow hive doesn't have room for a tray is a solid bottom,how do I check for mite
Hey Wayne,
Thanks for this important question! In many ways you can use the coreflute slider of the Classic as you would the pest tray - see this video for an example of how Cedar modifies it to catch hive beetle:
th-cam.com/video/9Z36cJpKtTY/w-d-xo.html
However the coreflute slider is just a removable tray that provides some insight into the hive, not a quality management tool for varroa at all. But Flow is the same dimensions as Langstroth, so equipment used should be adaptable to Flow.
We (very luckily) don't yet have varroa mite and so we strongly recommend consulting local beekeeping mentors with experience. Here's a couple of places that might help you do this - our online directory of Flow ambassadors and affiliated beekeeping clubs:
www.honeyflow.com/pages/bee-club-directory
And our online community forum:
forum.honeyflow.com/
There's also this page that might help:
www.honeyflow.com.au/blogs/pests-and-diseases/varroa-mite
I hope this helps Wayne! - Danika
Never mind you are showing what I asked before
diatomaceous earth should work for ear wigs and other insects including ants. Don't sprinkle directly on bees. spread it around the ground around the hives.
I spread oround the base and posts.
Yes you can definitely use diatomaceous earth :) - Sam
I divided hive but after 5 dys now there is no drone in hive and also no beehive available nearby . Is it okay for new Queen
You will need to consider getting a new queen if there is no brood or eggs in the hive and a queen bee hasnt been raised. -Kieran
I put a comb with few eggs to my queenless swarm that i catch but the next day they devour all the eggs leave empty cell. What could be the reason
Hi Ato, this is unusual and not something that we have experienced, Perhaps ask a local beekeeper in your area who might be able to shed some light on this? - Sam
@@FlowHive Thank you for concern
Sir my hive is queen less it is indica so I put a one days egg from others frame so will it make queen
It might, usually the bees need an egg that is no older than three days and so long as they have realised the queen is gone they will work to requeen. It sounds like you are on the right track. Keep an eye on their progress. -Kieran
@@FlowHive thank u sir
Yep my flow hive went queenless but my regular hives are fine???
Hey Rachel,
Oh dear, sorry to hear your hive went queenless! I hope your bees were able to raise a new one safely in time or you were able to source one
-Danika
Do the bees from the other hive on the frame regent the new Bees
moving frames with bees on them to a new hive usually doesn't cause a problem ....as long as the queen isnt on it
Greg, the frames in the new hive split came from this hive only a week before. They should be accepted - Leah.
My hive the is very agrasive
Very Agrasive
I have a very small yard can I have bees
greg rae Depends on the number of flowering plants nearby. Bees don’t care about fences. But they do need consistent food nearby.
Greg, keeping bees in urban and suburban areas is increasing all over the world and there are definitely people out there keeping bees in their backyards. There are several factors to be considered when locating your hive, and you will need to contact your local council to find out what the regulations are for your locale. Our FAQ about where to locate your hive is really helpful www.honeyflow.com/faqs/where-to-locate-your-flow-hive/p/159 and there is also a video on that page that helps with situating your Flow Hive. Please email info@honeyflow.com if you have any questions - Leah.