hey buddy, Great video. Finally go to watching it. So busy these days. All mine are metal tops. I am surprised yours is plastic. I made some 2 inch shims for my hives. I agree they should have one. The way I treated with OA was a bit different. I close the bottom with varroa tray and hit it from the front and closed it. I used the plastic tip for Apimaye hives. Lorabees has those for sale. It works great for me. I may make a video on this next time I treat in a month or so. God bless!
Thanks for the video. First year beekeeping for me and I had two HiveIQ boxes. Lost one hive to robbing (pre-treatment). I bought a oav wand from Amazon and just finished my 3rd treatment. I had to “test” on my empty hive but was able to get the wand in the entrance and then rest it on the inner metal grate at the bottom. So far so good
Good deal, those mites are tough little fellows for sure. Good luck and I hope you have a great season next year with lots of honey. Thanks for watching.
That is a great idea, I get my bees tomorrow to put in there, I will treat them soon and see how it works. Thanks for watching and good luck. Do you like the HiveIQ that you have so far? They seem very solid.
I thought about that to, you might be able to. I actually treated mine this past weekend through that plug that I installed and it done good. Thanks for watching and good luck.
Would you be able to do a how to video for this? That would be greatly appreciated. We have these hives and are first time beekeepers. I’d hate to screw up my investment.
Instead of coring out a box, would it be possible to do your OA treatment through the bottom screen? Cut a hole in the political sign and have the treatment come up through the floor?
hey buddy, Great video. Finally go to watching it. So busy these days. All mine are metal tops. I am surprised yours is plastic. I made some 2 inch shims for my hives. I agree they should have one. The way I treated with OA was a bit different. I close the bottom with varroa tray and hit it from the front and closed it. I used the plastic tip for Apimaye hives. Lorabees has those for sale. It works great for me. I may make a video on this next time I treat in a month or so. God bless!
Good deal, I will watch for it. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video. First year beekeeping for me and I had two HiveIQ boxes. Lost one hive to robbing (pre-treatment). I bought a oav wand from Amazon and just finished my 3rd treatment. I had to “test” on my empty hive but was able to get the wand in the entrance and then rest it on the inner metal grate at the bottom. So far so good
Good deal, those mites are tough little fellows for sure. Good luck and I hope you have a great season next year with lots of honey. Thanks for watching.
Grrreat seeing you thinking outside the box.. sending Bee Blessings.
Thanks you.
nice idea hope it continues to work excellent for you. Blessings for the spring for you and the bees.
I am picking up my nucs tomorrow, hopefully they will enjoy their new home. Thanks for watching and good luck this season.
Good looking boxes ole buddy. Better start ordering up some more. Great videos, keep them rolling. God bless.
We have bees going everywhere haha. Can't wait to see how they like their new home. Thanks for watching.
Preston county new beek here. Love your videos.
Thank you so much and good luck with the bees.
By the way, I enjoy your videos brother. Keep them going.
Great Idea. OAV is essential for mite control. You solved the problem. Good job.
It seems to work good so far, I get my bees tomorrow and we will treat them soon. I will film it, thanks for watching.
Looks like a great hive
Thanks buddy, I pick my nucs up tomorrow. Can't wait to see how it does. Thanks for watching.
I adapted a 10 frame slatted rack to fit my hive IQ, and drilled a hole in it for the OA
That is a great idea, I get my bees tomorrow to put in there, I will treat them soon and see how it works. Thanks for watching and good luck. Do you like the HiveIQ that you have so far? They seem very solid.
I wonder if you can treat through the bottom
I thought about that to, you might be able to. I actually treated mine this past weekend through that plug that I installed and it done good. Thanks for watching and good luck.
Sorry to hear about losing your bees, I know the feeling.
Where did you order the Buckfast from?
I ordered them at Blue Ridge Honey Bees in Princeton WV. Where are you located? Thanks for watching.
South East Ohio and I work in Charleston. Thanks again, enjoyed your talk.
Would you be able to do a how to video for this? That would be greatly appreciated. We have these hives and are first time beekeepers. I’d hate to screw up my investment.
If I get another one I will, I have already installed this one. Thanks for watching and good luck this season.
Thanks!
I like the solution. Did you put frames in the hive when you did your test?
No it was empty, bees are going in tomorrow, I will treat them soon and see how it works. Thanks for watching.
Did you ever get to the bottom of why you lost your bees?
Never did, I am assuming mites. Plus crazy weather, but it is only a guess. Thanks for watching.
Instead of coring out a box, would it be possible to do your OA treatment through the bottom screen? Cut a hole in the political sign and have the treatment come up through the floor?
Thant would probably work. Thanks for watching.