The most informative videos i have ever seen, Thank you for all the work it takes to put these videos together Bob, Appreciate it. i enjoy the Florida beekeepers series.
How lucky we are to be able to sit in our lounges and listen to, and learn from such experienced and knowledgeable beekeepers. Thankyou for making this available and thankyou to all who take part.
I think anyone looking around the corner trying to get a glimpse of the future, is looking for this type of information on the business side of our industry. Thanks guys 👍 thanks to everyone involved.
Thanks Bob for sharing the great content in this series as well as all the other great videos. You provide a window for us where none exist. Great job!
Thanks for the series, learned something from each of these gentlemen and their teams, as an aspiring commercial beekeeper it was very insightful. Many thanks to all involved!
Thank you, Bob and Greg for making these videos. Ive picked up a few tips that have made me a better beekeeper. Also a big thanks to all of the guys that let Bob interview them and answer the questions. You folks have wisdom and knowledge that will apply into everyone's operation. We all have bees. The only difference is how many and what we are trying to do with them.
Thanks Bob for going out of your way to share this knowledge these Master beekeepers have and just seeing a glimpse of their operation is so great. Hope your bees are doing well and you got a good sourwood harvest.
Thanks for this segment, I added Santa fe line to my apiaries this year and the queens are fenomible. I'm located in the Fl Keys and need strong queens that can deal with our climate conditions, so far great brood pattern and very gentle disposition.
Thank you for the great content in your videos. I have really enjoyed it and have learned much. I really liked having different views from these beekeepers. Really helpful.
I'm probably considered a little bitty sideliner (25-40 hives depending on season) but I feel I have benefited tremendously and have thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. I'm not big scale by any means just selling some locally mated queens and overwintered/spring nucs but the information your videos provide is transferable, reduceable and applicable. It is difficult to mentor and bring on new beekeepers who are only running one or two hives... they often fail to experience the intuitive nature of opening a hive, fail to pick up on when something isn't right, and many times do not make the commitment of time and effort associated with beekeeping. Beekeeping to me is a passion - I'm sorry for beekeepers who don't feel the same about their bees.
Another good one Bob. Doing my 1st round of Apiguard today and 2nd round of 1 to 1 sucrose feeding. Thanks for the heads up. Bees much calmer after the first feeding during this dearth. Hope to get all 4 of your packages (from April) through this winter in good shape. See you at the hive conference in January. Craig Fr. VA SML Bees
Great Series....his father Jerry used to tell me a lot of tips for my bees at High Springs....BOB, Ray or Jerry Latner, or Doctor Connor, I wish one of you would do a video on the history of the midnight blue or Starline I think they were called, where they bred on islands that were first cleared of bees to prevent drone genetic pollution of the gentic lines they produced, I would really like to hear about that early mail order consortium they all had together ..... before no one is alive to tell the story.
False mothers or false queens, and what are their causes and methods of treatment. Can you explain to us in the upcoming videos, knowing that a fertilized queen was introduced and it did not work, and thank you.
It seems that there is a difference between the effect of bee venom in the winter than in the summer on the bee (in the summer it causes swelling and pain, but in the winter it does not). Thank you very much
Bee surprised, bee VERY surprised, we love hearing this stuff! Thank you Bob for bringing more viewpoints and experiences to us. What is the wireless microphone you are using? Is that the Rode dual channel? Is it working good for you? I play with old engines, giant hit and miss mine hoist engines from 115 years ago etc, and I am starting to make instructional videos on how to start and run them, and I really need a decent wireless solution.
Bob I appreciate you sharing your vast amount of knowledge. I can tell it was learned mostly in the school of hard knocks. I have a varroa mite question if you have time to answer it. Today I did the alcohol wash on 2 of my 6 hives. I found no mites in either. I chose the 2 largest hives because I figured they had seen a few more brood cycles. My question is should I check all rest of my hives now or wait a couple of weeks and then check a couple more different hives? Or just treat all my hives thinking I must have mites but missed them with the test. I'm just starting out after being away from keeping bees for long time. I really want these hives to winter well so I can get a good start next spring and build up more colonies. Any advice you have will greatly appreciated.
I can’t even wrap my mind around managing that😂. Bob, where do all these beekeepers find that HDO plywood? I’ve asked around here in MS and can’t find any.
Find a plywood supply company and loan officer at your local bank. We used to pay around 30 bucks by the semi load. Not even checking again till plywood hits a reasonable price.
Queen mated in late spring are better than early spring and summer are better than fall because of the drone numbers available. Late spring through summer should be about the same. We like to mate our last queens by early September..
@@bobbinnie9872 when I went to kirk Websters for a week. He uses 4 way deep with half frames. I am planning on running those I worry about hive Beatles. I plan to make between 300 to 400 queens this year. This may be easier. Kirk said biggest advantage is easier to find queens.
is @@khawk7365 Kirk is right, it is easier to find queens in a small nuc box although a single small nuc rather than a four way makes it even easier. That's one of the reasons many large queen producers use a single, or perhaps a double, baby nuc. Some benefits of a four way is the convenience when handling boxes and moving them around and storage. You are right to be concerned about beetles if you are in a beetle problem area. Kirk is not. Some queen producers I know have abandoned small nucs for this reason. Beetles can be a very serious problem with small nucs in some regions. Another problem with small nuc boxes is they don't have the space to let the queen lay a little longer before harvesting, which is something I am an advocate of, especially if being sold. It really comes down to personal needs and preferences. Everyone's opinion is worth considering on this subject, and Kirk is certainly a smart beekeeper.
@@bobbinnie9872 Thanks for the feed back . I am in N AL . I had watched 2 videos of baby nucs. One fat bee man setting out 1400 and one of weaver running double babies. Several hundred being set out. Looks like it uses less resources.
Did Bob just say... "You and your dad have a reputation for pushing the bees!"...? I am bewildered! 😅. Not because it was something offensive, rather coming from Bob's mouth, given how forgiving he is most often, was unusual! That shows Bob you can be direct too! Thug life Bob, Thug life (did you see Ray's face!)😃
The most informative videos i have ever seen, Thank you for all the work it takes to put these videos together Bob, Appreciate it. i enjoy the Florida beekeepers series.
I only have 40 hives and I really appreciate this chat for the insight it gives . Thank you Bob
I've watched this video several times and it enjoyable every time i watch it
How lucky we are to be able to sit in our lounges and listen to, and learn from such experienced and knowledgeable beekeepers. Thankyou for making this available and thankyou to all who take part.
Hands down most informative videos on beekeeping!!! I can't wait for the next one. God bless you Mr Binnie.
Thank you Bob and all of these people that made possible for us to watch this series of absolutely awesome videos!!!! Thank you!
I think anyone looking around the corner trying to get a glimpse of the future, is looking for this type of information on the business side of our industry. Thanks guys 👍 thanks to everyone involved.
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Thanks Bob for sharing the great content in this series as well as all the other great videos. You provide a window for us where none exist. Great job!
Another great video thanks! I’m going from 6 to 25 hives this year, ready to see it grow
That's a good hike in numbers. 👍
Bob you get the most interesting stories and methods from a range of different people.
Keep up the good work.
Great trip that gave us a glimpse into a different phase of the bee business that we seldom get a chance to see. Once again, thank you for all you do.
I'm a small time kentucky bee keeper , I have 8 hives and I love watching and learning more
Thank you and your beekeeper friends. We benefited a lot from your beekeeper friend
My wife and I enjoy the talks, (Athens,Ga)
Thanks for the series, learned something from each of these gentlemen and their teams, as an aspiring commercial beekeeper it was very insightful. Many thanks to all involved!
Heck yeah we want hear from guys like him. Good stuff
You are great bob idk how else to put it thanks for what you do for us little bee keepers
Thanks Bob great series of videos from the commercial side of it.
Yes sir you are correct , I love information even if it doesn't apply to my current situation .I respect all bee keepers knowledge
Ha Bob Great video Thank you hope u keep them coming.
Great video Bob 👌👍🐝🐝🐝 Sebastian from UK
Also great job Ray give as next time more updates from you Aipary 🐝🐝
Thank you
Thank you, Bob and Greg for making these videos. Ive picked up a few tips that have made me a better beekeeper. Also a big thanks to all of the guys that let Bob interview them and answer the questions. You folks have wisdom and knowledge that will apply into everyone's operation. We all have bees. The only difference is how many and what we are trying to do with them.
Thank you. You have truly been a blessing to myself and I’m sure many with the knowledge you have shared. God bless you.
Great video 👍
Great series! Thank you Bob 😊
And thank you Bob.
Thanks Bob for going out of your way to share this knowledge these Master beekeepers have and just seeing a glimpse of their operation is so great. Hope your bees are doing well and you got a good sourwood harvest.
Thx 4 sharing interesting content Bob ! 👍🇺🇲
Great Video, very interesting, thank you!
Another great vid. Thanks
Thanks Bob always looking forward to your new videos and for the knowledge that is shared. Jeff in WV
Thanks for this segment, I added Santa fe line to my apiaries this year and the queens are fenomible. I'm located in the Fl Keys and need strong queens that can deal with our climate conditions, so far great brood pattern and very gentle disposition.
Fantastic series of videos Bob. Looking forward to seeing where you head next.
Absolutely a wonderful series, I learned a lot and loved how it was done. Thanks Bob
Thank you Bob, another great video!
Thank you for the great content in your videos. I have really enjoyed it and have learned much. I really liked having different views from these beekeepers. Really helpful.
Another great informative video Bob.
Wow great series 👏
I'm probably considered a little bitty sideliner (25-40 hives depending on season) but I feel I have benefited tremendously and have thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. I'm not big scale by any means just selling some locally mated queens and overwintered/spring nucs but the information your videos provide is transferable, reduceable and applicable. It is difficult to mentor and bring on new beekeepers who are only running one or two hives... they often fail to experience the intuitive nature of opening a hive, fail to pick up on when something isn't right, and many times do not make the commitment of time and effort associated with beekeeping. Beekeeping to me is a passion - I'm sorry for beekeepers who don't feel the same about their bees.
Another good one Bob. Doing my 1st round of Apiguard today and 2nd round of 1 to 1 sucrose feeding. Thanks for the heads up. Bees much calmer after the first feeding during this dearth. Hope to get all 4 of your packages (from April) through this winter in good shape. See you at the hive conference in January. Craig Fr. VA SML Bees
I've met Jerry. He's very nice. Very professional.
Yes, he's a good guy.
Keep going Bob!! We want to hear this stuff
Thanks 👏👏
👍🏻
Great Series....his father Jerry used to tell me a lot of tips for my bees at High Springs....BOB, Ray or Jerry Latner, or Doctor Connor, I wish one of you would do a video on the history of the midnight blue or Starline I think they were called, where they bred on islands that were first cleared of bees to prevent drone genetic pollution of the gentic lines they produced, I would really like to hear about that early mail order consortium they all had together ..... before no one is alive to tell the story.
False mothers or false queens, and what are their causes and methods of treatment. Can you explain to us in the upcoming videos, knowing that a fertilized queen was introduced and it did not work, and thank you.
Ray needs to know that we are very interested in what he has to say !!!!
It seems that there is a difference between the effect of bee venom in the winter than in the summer on the bee (in the summer it causes swelling and pain, but in the winter it does not). Thank you very much
We've noticed a difference too.
Can you please share how to clean the frames without eny larvas and brood in them before putting the queen to lay eggs?
Bee surprised, bee VERY surprised, we love hearing this stuff!
Thank you Bob for bringing more viewpoints and experiences to us.
What is the wireless microphone you are using? Is that the Rode dual channel?
Is it working good for you?
I play with old engines, giant hit and miss mine hoist engines from 115 years ago etc, and I am starting to make instructional videos on how to start and run them, and I really need a decent wireless solution.
They are Rode. www.rode.com/wirelessgo Mine are the older version but they work good. I Love those engines, good luck.
Bob I appreciate you sharing your vast amount of knowledge. I can tell it was learned mostly in the school of hard knocks. I have a varroa mite question if you have time to answer it.
Today I did the alcohol wash on 2 of my 6 hives. I found no mites in either. I chose the 2 largest hives because I figured they had seen a few more brood cycles. My question is should I check all rest of my hives now or wait a couple of weeks and then check a couple more different hives? Or just treat all my hives thinking I must have mites but missed them with the test. I'm just starting out after being away from keeping bees for long time. I really want these hives to winter well so I can get a good start next spring and build up more colonies. Any advice you have will greatly appreciated.
If you want the best odds for overwintering I would treat them now anyway. There's always a few you don't know about. Good luck.
@@bobbinnie9872 Thank you Bob. I will treat them now. I have screen bottom boards so I will be able to see if I have any mite drop.
Can you explain to us about the methods of combating the red hornet? Thank you
I'm afraid I don't have a good answer for that.
@@bobbinnie9872 Thank you
I can’t even wrap my mind around managing that😂. Bob, where do all these beekeepers find that HDO plywood? I’ve asked around here in MS and can’t find any.
Did you ask at sign shops?
@@joelwhite4963 I haven’t. Good idea.
Find a plywood supply company and loan officer at your local bank. We used to pay around 30 bucks by the semi load. Not even checking again till plywood hits a reasonable price.
Are fall queens better or spring queens Thanks
Queen mated in late spring are better than early spring and summer are better than fall because of the drone numbers available. Late spring through summer should be about the same. We like to mate our last queens by early September..
@@bobbinnie9872 Thank you
Bob did he say why they do 3 frame boxes instead of 10 frame medium divided Into 3?
Yes, he prefers individual nuc boxes for an assortment of reasons. I actually do too.
@@bobbinnie9872 when I went to kirk Websters for a week. He uses 4 way deep with half frames. I am planning on running those I worry about hive Beatles. I plan to make between 300 to 400 queens this year. This may be easier. Kirk said biggest advantage is easier to find queens.
is @@khawk7365 Kirk is right, it is easier to find queens in a small nuc box although a single small nuc rather than a four way makes it even easier. That's one of the reasons many large queen producers use a single, or perhaps a double, baby nuc. Some benefits of a four way is the convenience when handling boxes and moving them around and storage. You are right to be concerned about beetles if you are in a beetle problem area. Kirk is not. Some queen producers I know have abandoned small nucs for this reason. Beetles can be a very serious problem with small nucs in some regions. Another problem with small nuc boxes is they don't have the space to let the queen lay a little longer before harvesting, which is something I am an advocate of, especially if being sold. It really comes down to personal needs and preferences. Everyone's opinion is worth considering on this subject, and Kirk is certainly a smart beekeeper.
@@bobbinnie9872 Thanks for the feed back . I am in N AL . I had watched 2 videos of baby nucs. One fat bee man setting out 1400 and one of weaver running double babies. Several hundred being set out. Looks like it uses less resources.
What does he do for small hive Beatles?
I didn't catch that. The next time I see him I'll ask him.
Do mites ever lay in queen cells?
Because queens emerge at 16 days, five days faster than a worker, varroa mites avoid queen cells.
Nice
What is pearl brood?
Larvae swimming in royal jelly.
eBay has queens for 50-70 shipped. He should sell on there. One guy is on eBay selling most of the time.
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Same as the chestnut here, will kill the bees. So I pollen patty while it blooms
Did Bob just say... "You and your dad have a reputation for pushing the bees!"...? I am bewildered! 😅. Not because it was something offensive, rather coming from Bob's mouth, given how forgiving he is most often, was unusual! That shows Bob you can be direct too! Thug life Bob, Thug life (did you see Ray's face!)😃
I've known Ray a long time and felt comfortable saying that. It was all good.
@@bobbinnie9872 yep, sure
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