Thank you for demonstrating! I have the same pollen catcher, and feel more confident about using it after watching your video. All the best to you and your bees 😊
I'm glad I found your video, I like it, and have ordered some of these pollen traps myself to use in the spring 2019, My question is after you collect the pollen how do you process it, do you just put it in a jar, freezer, fridge dehydrator what? I've never collected any pollen before but sure would love to learn how to do it right. Thanks
Thanks for your message. We usually spread the pollen onto a paper towel for a few hours to dry any residual moisture and then remove any foreign matter. Then we pour the pollen into small mason jars and store them in the fridge to use. If we don't plan to use the pollen within a few weeks, we store the jars in the freezer until we're ready to use it. Good luck with your collection!
Do you think buying bee pollen in bulk is sustainable? I worry that the bees are not being treated well if I buy a large quantity of pollen. Thank you!
Thank you for your video. Very interested in getting into beekeeping. Can you tell me if you are stung regularly or does the suit protect you very well?
Thanks for your comment! If well-maintained and correctly worn, we find that the suits generally prevent the vast majority of stings. One of us is actually somewhat allergic to bees (not deathly so), and therefore makes sure to always suit up fully before getting into the hives. That said, the occasional sting is tough to avoid...but (barring severe allergies), they're not all that bad, for the most part. Good luck if you decide to get into beekeeping--it's wonderful. :)
@@oldswampapiary2545 Thanks for the information! I will make sure I carry my homemade salve along with me then! I would like to do it. So much that can be done medicinally and for consumption! I am also fascinated by bees. Happy Beekeeping!
I believe this one came from Blue Sky Bee Supply--we ordered it off their website. We use them frequently and have always had good luck with their products and customer service.
Some of them do eventually figure out that they can get in and out through the drone holes--but there are so many bees coming and going that I suspect that most of them just stick to wriggling through the reduced-size holes at the regular entrance. We never leave the trap on for more than an hour or so, so I'm not sure if more of them would figure this out if they had to deal with the inconvenience a bit longer.
I don't think it would be a problem to leave it on that long. I personally probably wouldn't leave it much longer than that, if only because it makes it rather tougher for the bees to wiggle in and out, due to the reduced space.
Thanks for your comment. I know it looks like a tight fit, but if the holes were much bigger, then both the bees and the pollen would get through...sort of defeating the attempted collecting. They definitely have to wiggle a bit to get through there, which is why we never leave the trap on any one hive for more than an hour or so.
I suppose it depends upon how one decides to harvest. We personally choose to be very conservative in this regard--we always make sure to leave far more honey than we harvest on every hive. As far as pollen goes, what you saw harvested on this video is really all we ever take off one hive in a given month (or more). Thanks for your thoughts!
Thank you for demonstrating! I have the same pollen catcher, and feel more confident about using it after watching your video. All the best to you and your bees 😊
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for your message and happy collecting. :)
Sooo cool. I’m a city boy so i am clueless about this stuff. Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m glad I watch this video. Now I know that I don’t have to use screws or nails to put the pollen trap on. I can just use thumbtacks
I'm glad I found your video, I like it, and have ordered some of these pollen traps myself to use in the spring 2019, My question is after you collect the pollen how do you process it, do you just put it in a jar, freezer, fridge dehydrator what? I've never collected any pollen before but sure would love to learn how to do it right. Thanks
Thanks for your message. We usually spread the pollen onto a paper towel for a few hours to dry any residual moisture and then remove any foreign matter. Then we pour the pollen into small mason jars and store them in the fridge to use. If we don't plan to use the pollen within a few weeks, we store the jars in the freezer until we're ready to use it. Good luck with your collection!
@@oldswampapiary2545 Thank you so much I'm looking forward to collecting me some pollen!
@@claycountypreacher Our pleasure! Hope your efforts are fun and successful. :)
Thank you! Very informative ❤
Thanks for the video!
Do you think buying bee pollen in bulk is sustainable? I worry that the bees are not being treated well if I buy a large quantity of pollen. Thank you!
How do you get the bugs out and separate them from the pollen you collected?
Thank you for your video. Very interested in getting into beekeeping. Can you tell me if you are stung regularly or does the suit protect you very well?
Thanks for your comment! If well-maintained and correctly worn, we find that the suits generally prevent the vast majority of stings. One of us is actually somewhat allergic to bees (not deathly so), and therefore makes sure to always suit up fully before getting into the hives. That said, the occasional sting is tough to avoid...but (barring severe allergies), they're not all that bad, for the most part. Good luck if you decide to get into beekeeping--it's wonderful. :)
@@oldswampapiary2545 Thanks for the information! I will make sure I carry my homemade salve along with me then! I would like to do it. So much that can be done medicinally and for consumption! I am also fascinated by bees. Happy Beekeeping!
where can I get a few of these
I believe this one came from Blue Sky Bee Supply--we ordered it off their website. We use them frequently and have always had good luck with their products and customer service.
why do the worker bees not figure out to go through the holes in the sides?
Some of them do eventually figure out that they can get in and out through the drone holes--but there are so many bees coming and going that I suspect that most of them just stick to wriggling through the reduced-size holes at the regular entrance. We never leave the trap on for more than an hour or so, so I'm not sure if more of them would figure this out if they had to deal with the inconvenience a bit longer.
what do you collect pollen for??
Some people like to use it in smoothies, etc. It's also believed by many to be helpful with local seasonal allergies.
Neat, ordered some raw honey and only got pollen. Now I’m just seeing what it’s all about .
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Can put all day ??
I don't think it would be a problem to leave it on that long. I personally probably wouldn't leave it much longer than that, if only because it makes it rather tougher for the bees to wiggle in and out, due to the reduced space.
@@oldswampapiary2545 noted..thanks mate
@@tommygun6454 Our pleasure! Best of luck with your bees.
Thank you.
Our pleasure! Happy collecting...
the holes are too small on this thing, got to pre drill it I little bit bigger
Thanks for your comment. I know it looks like a tight fit, but if the holes were much bigger, then both the bees and the pollen would get through...sort of defeating the attempted collecting. They definitely have to wiggle a bit to get through there, which is why we never leave the trap on any one hive for more than an hour or so.
It taste good
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Hello sir
No difference with Highway robbery.
We take all their food don't we.
I suppose it depends upon how one decides to harvest. We personally choose to be very conservative in this regard--we always make sure to leave far more honey than we harvest on every hive. As far as pollen goes, what you saw harvested on this video is really all we ever take off one hive in a given month (or more). Thanks for your thoughts!
Hmmm... I finally followed Ann's advice and took Woodglut. It's great for beginners and has some advanced stuff too.