Hive Inspection: Learn How to Perform a Spring Hive Inspection

Watch Master Beekeeper John Benham perform a spring hive inspection and learn:
• When to preform your first hive Inspection in the Spring
• What to look for in your colony
• How to get your bees to draw more comb
• How to reduce the swarming instinct
• How to determine if your colony is healthy
• How to determine if your colony is queen right
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As always, our goal at NewBee University is healthy bees, heavy supers, and happy beekeepers.
Matthew Doucette,
Newbee University
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[@lauraeckstein2007]

I have watched a LOT of videos trying to learn all I can, I really love yours the most, you are so informative and no useless info. You remind me of my dad. Thank you for doing this. PLEASE don't ever stop!!

[@johnlovorn4641]

I have been watching all the videos I can find to learn more and more as a novice beekeeper. This is BY FAR the best educational video that I've found to date. The way you explain in detail what you are doing step by step is invaluable. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your knowledge!

[@BeekeepingUniversity]

Thank you very much for your kind words! We are lucky to have such great beekeepers as John Benham to help us out on these instructional videos.
Thank you and happy beekeeping!

[@wpankey57]

Great video. I’m brand new to beekeeping-I don’t even have bees. I appreciate how you explain what you’re doing and providing the definitions in the side boxes. I’ve just subscribed as this is one of the best YT videos on beekeeping I’ve seen. Thanks!

[@kiddfamilyfarmllc9962]

I have kept bees for the past 10 years here in Winchester KY as a hobby and as a “side gig”. I work full time, run a small livestock farm, and bee keep. I am feeding sugar this month and was looking to invert boxes also if needed. I thought I should refresh my memory and do some springtime homework on this subject.
Saying all that to say this. I am so impressed with your knowledge and your ability to convey your subject. You have lit a fire in me as that I should study my subject so much more thank you.

[@BeekeepingUniversity]

Thank you for these kind words, I am glad we could inspire you! We are lucky to have great beekeepers like John Benham to share their knowledge with us. Thanks and Happy Beekeeping to you!

[@diggoryjones7837]

Some nice gems of info here for a 2nd year bee keeper. Cheers!

[@lavenderbridges]

I was thinking the same! This video kind of tidied up what I learned and experienced last year.

[@kiralakin8643]

I genuinelyh enjoyed watching this video. I don't have bees yet, I am waiting until next spring. I am trying to gain as much knowledge as I can before I get my bees. I love that you're gentle with them and take care to not harm any bees, not just the queen. I will be watching all your videos.

[@BeekeepingUniversity]

Thank you Kira! You can also find more resources and even our complete video course on our website at: courses.newbeeuniversity.com/
Good luck on your beekeeping journey!

[@Probitcoin10]

This video was awesome. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@BeekeepingUniversity]

Glad you liked it! We will be doing more with Master Beekeeper John Benham in the near future! Let us know if there are topics you would like to learn more about!

[@LuckyFigFarm]

This is a quality bee educational video. I really appreciate it. Will save this to watch again.

[@badassbees3680]

Orange pollen is Dandelion pollen,it starts out yellow,but won't stick so bees mix nectar in it and in doing so it turns it orange

[@BeekeepingUniversity]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Isn't it great watching the different pollen colors as the bloom changes? I love watching them come in with bright red Henbit pollen with their little red pollen mohawks on their heads! Happy Beekeeping to you!

[@DeannaValadez]

Great video! Im doing my first hive inspection tomorrow!

[@ProfessorBoswell]

Fantastic video, thank you! There was great wisdom and tips every 10 seconds, I'll be showing this to a lot of people.

[@robertdelay7826]

Man you nailed it after years of fing with bees your spot on. I like carnolian bees but yah spot on!

[@RaySarasin]

Enjoyed watching thanks for sharing

[@roovawal]

Great video. Awesome, helpful commentary. Thank you so much!

[@Red-Stones]

Very informative. Very helpful. Thanks. 👍🐝

[@altaylor293]

Good video John. Good explanation of doing a hive inspection.

[@greghill9958]

Thank's for the video

[@HotelEdenMusic]

Excellent insight, thank you!

[@arnoldgoluboff8822]

Thanks enjoyed the lessons

[@BeekeepingUniversity]

Thank you!

[@BrooklandsHoneyBees]

Great video thanks for sharing :D

[@camilojames1]

Love your videos

[@lavenderbridges]

Great video! Love the individual hive stand. Do you happen to have the measurements/plans to make those?

[@Karras100]

Uff, apparently they were almost starved .. no capped food