I always appreciate your videos. It's my first year beekeeping and you've been very helpful as I'm sure you will be for years to come. Thank you and be well.
Our saying about dad was " if I wanted your opinion I'd beat it out of you. " he never put a hand on us boys in a negative way but we knew he meant business. Thank you again
Mr. Burns … I really enjoy your videos! Thanks so much! One day I will sit down and write a lengthy email to you and explain to you just how much your videos have meant to me. Have a blessed day!
I like parables, proverbs, and pithy sayings David. Here's a couple I think fit more with men but in today's world... "Every bull likes his own pasture" & "I want to pick up my end of the log" I can't do it all but I want to be doing my part and then some. Thanks for sharing. We all need each other and the beekeeping community can be independent but I've met some great people in the 9+ years I've been working bees (and you're one of them)😉👍
David you are a great beekeeper but you are a even outstanding father that takes a lot to say to there kids. (Bull) My dad did the same thing. My wife and I work together all day and we know what buttons to push and what not to push. Ha ha ha 🌱🌸🐝🍯👍😂😂
Man David i love your videos!! I remember my ag teacher asking to borrow my pocketknife and other things that arent accepted anymore. Im happy grew up when i did. Lol I just recently experienced a robbing situation and made a robber screen. Youre right it was sure something to see. It was hard not to take it personal when my bees were under attack. I cldnt help but want to protect them. The screen worked perfect and everything is went back to normal after a day or two. Thanks for the great coffee time too!! There shld be more people like you!!
Thank you for the inspirational words today! The quote from the English writer says so much. My youngest will turn 30 this week and she asked me for some advice I wish I had gotten at 30. This quote fits the bill nicely. Thank you for sharing your personal story. It means a lot to others like me. Oh yeah, the bee stuff was good too!
Don't know witch 2 gave you thumbs down, but your talk was spot on!! When you said you and your wife only 1 argument, my husband said "yah right", but then said it has lasted 40 years then he laughed!!!! Thanks for the talk! :)
David that was really interesting, many thanks for sharing. I had a Nuc that was being robbed and as you say the robbers were going nuts. I had two Nuc boxes side by side but not touching as bait boxes. I put the caught swarm in one of the boxes and all was fine till these robbers found them. In the end I moved the Nuc to another location, but left the other box there. The robbers went after that instead although there was only foundation wax in there and they still went crazy over it. It took the robbers just over 3 days before it got into their thick heads there was nothing to take. The Nuc is now a thriving colony in a full size hive. So that was my answer to robbers not knowing what else to do I moved them, it worked thankfully in this instance. Thanks again for an excellent and informative video. Regards, Ian
Yup, my thoughts are it is harder for bees to remove the dead bees IF the slot is not even with the bottom board floor. But I suspect either way, bees can figure out how to clean house.
Thanks for another great video. Definitely going to make a robber screen. We just made our first box, it helps that we’re farmers and can make almost anything. Lol.. It’s perfect ,specification spot on.. P. S ..the book you mentioned is perfect for us new Bee keepers...
As always, good info - thanks. I use division board feeders in spring. I have the 2 gal size which works well because I'm not filling syrup disturbing the hive. Any thoughts on that type of feeder and its impact on robbers... when the cluster moves to the second box during summer dearth I move the feeder up with them. In early spring when cluster is still tight I use an inverted jar system much like your board.
Had a robbing event and it was incredible! I had to put on robbing screens to save my hives. My question is, when can I take the screen off or do I leave it on until the close up the hives? Thanks for all the info! Looking forward to the next video!
Thank you, David, I'm new at this and you have helpful tips, especially regarding feeding the bees in the spring and fall with your can feeders invention. In winter if there is snow and freezing temperatures, do you use a different kind of feeders? I'm afraid the jars will freeze and break if I don't insulate them. How do you feed them in wintertime, knowing that it's not a good idea to open the hive when it's too cold. Looking forward to your recommendation.
On the back side of my entrance board there is a opening as big as the front side of it! I haven't seen one like m8ne on your show! Do I just use the wooden entrance reducer stick on the front side putting the small hole so they can go in and the robber smart bee on the entrance in the back or do you recommend me getting 2 smart bee boards for both back and front entrance? Do know my hive sits in a pasture with many field mice
David, thank you for another excellent video! Is it a waste or not necessary to feed your bees all year round? I started a new hive this past spring with brand new frames and have been feeding them constantly all year and probably will continue feeding them through the rest of the summer, fall and winter. They have been consuming 2 quarts every 2 days. I have been feeding them your recommended blend of 1 to 1 with pollen powder, honey bee healthy and Amino booster. Is it too much to feed them all year round... 365 days, even after they have built out and working all of the frames?
It's good to feed bees especially with the additives you mentioned. You shouldn't feed them IF you have supers on and want to collect the honey to sell or consume. And do not feed liquid sugar in the winter, candy boards are best in winter.
Hey David, I'm just starting out and have a question. If I feed with jars in the top of the hive with your feeder board it would seem the sugar water would drip into the hive regardless of if the bees wanted it or not. Wouldn't it be better to use a feeder that they can take the food if they want and not take it if they don't? Thanks, really enjoy your videos.
I do not recommend feeding bees liquid in the winter. But rest assured that the bottles with the lids with tiny holes work by vacuum keeping the liquid from dripping out.
@@beek Ah ok that makes more sense. No, this isn't for now, this is for when my nucs come in the first week of March. Thanks for the reply. I bought a round rapid feeder but some reviews seem to say it can drown bees and I don't want that.
Make sure you bees stay strong. Wax moths do not kill a hive, they only come in after a hive is so weak it cannot defend itself. And thank you for being a subscriber.
I’m in Chicago Illinois as an urban beekeeper. I’m a novice and I’m still trying to figure out when will the fall dearth hit Illinois. Also is there any spots left on bee team six.
A fall dearth is when your bees are working like crazy, then the next day, it appears they all died based on no traffic at the entrance. That's a dearth, maybe less than 10 foragers per minute. Yes, we still have a few spots open for BeeTeam6 www.honeybeesonline.com/beekeeping-mentor/
Thank you. I was confused about the reducer. My next question is that it gets pretty hot here especially now through August and the bees cover the front of the hive. They are hanging down under the bottom of the concrete block that I have the hive sitting on all day and all night. Can this be prevented
The online classes are available to you any time. Once you make the purchase, you can watch my classes from the comfort of your home, at your own time and pace. It is NOT a zoom meeting and NOT a skype meeting. These are yours to watch anytime for as long as you wish. Thanks
I was thinking about the times I've had finding my robbing screen and my staple gun and installing it in the middle of a full-on robbing scenario, I am always concerned about losing the foragers who didn't have the benefit of learning the new entrance location. I wonder if, when the flow is over and I begin to feed, that maybe I should put the screens on before robing begins and simply leave them on till the beginning of winter. What do you think?
I control robbing by community feeding away from the hives in the fall. Bees would rather eat from an open feeder than have to go into the battle field and take on the enemy for a meal.
I always appreciate your videos. It's my first year beekeeping and you've been very helpful as I'm sure you will be for years to come. Thank you and be well.
Great to hear that Paul. Good luck and stay safe and enjoy your bees.
thanks for sharing the quote "Let's make someone's life better today" it was a great reminder :)
Glad you enjoyed it Sandra, always a moment to make someone's life less difficult.
Thank you Dave for a another great informative video. I am learning so much from your bee wisdom.🐝🐝
Our saying about dad was " if I wanted your opinion I'd beat it out of you. " he never put a hand on us boys in a negative way but we knew he meant business. Thank you again
I love your coffee times. Thank-You David .....the beekeeping is pretty cool too
And to add a bit more to your talk David.
To those that someone is doing there best to make there lives easier. Please Graciously accept the gesture.
Mr. Burns … I really enjoy your videos! Thanks so much! One day I will sit down and write a lengthy email to you and explain to you just how much your videos have meant to me. Have a blessed day!
Please do! Thank you
I like parables, proverbs, and pithy sayings David. Here's a couple I think fit more with men but in today's world...
"Every bull likes his own pasture" &
"I want to pick up my end of the log"
I can't do it all but I want to be doing my part and then some.
Thanks for sharing. We all need each other and the beekeeping community can be independent but I've met some great people in the 9+ years I've been working bees (and you're one of them)😉👍
David you are a great beekeeper but you are a even outstanding father that takes a lot to say to there kids. (Bull) My dad did the same thing. My wife and I work together all day and we know what buttons to push and what not to push. Ha ha ha 🌱🌸🐝🍯👍😂😂
Indeed. Sounds like you can relate to what I'm saying. Thanks for letting me know!
Love the videos and coffe time. Learning all the time about beekeeping
Glad you like them!
Man David i love your videos!!
I remember my ag teacher asking to borrow my pocketknife and other things that arent accepted anymore. Im happy grew up when i did. Lol
I just recently experienced a robbing situation and made a robber screen. Youre right it was sure something to see. It was hard not to take it personal when my bees were under attack. I cldnt help but want to protect them. The screen worked perfect and everything is went back to normal after a day or two.
Thanks for the great coffee time too!! There shld be more people like you!!
Nice to hear!
Thank you for the inspirational words today! The quote from the English writer says so much. My youngest will turn 30 this week and she asked me for some advice I wish I had gotten at 30. This quote fits the bill nicely. Thank you for sharing your personal story. It means a lot to others like me.
Oh yeah, the bee stuff was good too!
Thanks Fred. Glad it was helpful.
Don't know witch 2 gave you thumbs down, but your talk was spot on!!
When you said you and your wife only 1 argument, my husband said "yah right", but then said it has lasted 40 years then he laughed!!!! Thanks for the talk! :)
Glad you enjoyed it! I try and throw alittle humor in there!
Lets make someone else's life less difficult. Thanks for sharing
Indeed. Thanks Brian.
Good video
Great video - never heard of a robber screen. Thanks for the information.
Glad to help
David that was really interesting, many thanks for sharing. I had a Nuc that was being robbed and as you say the robbers were going nuts. I had two Nuc boxes side by side but not touching as bait boxes. I put the caught swarm in one of the boxes and all was fine till these robbers found them. In the end I moved the Nuc to another location, but left the other box there. The robbers went after that instead although there was only foundation wax in there and they still went crazy over it. It took the robbers just over 3 days before it got into their thick heads there was nothing to take.
The Nuc is now a thriving colony in a full size hive. So that was my answer to robbers not knowing what else to do I moved them, it worked thankfully in this instance.
Thanks again for an excellent and informative video.
Regards,
Ian
Thanks
I read that its important to leave that wooden entrance reducers slot at the top. That way theres no chance any dead bees can block the opening
Yup, my thoughts are it is harder for bees to remove the dead bees IF the slot is not even with the bottom board floor. But I suspect either way, bees can figure out how to clean house.
thanks for the vids David... love them cheers ...........i have learned a lot from you thanks..
Hi Darrin, my pleasure, glad I can help.
Thanks for another great video. Definitely going to make a robber screen. We just made our first box, it helps that we’re farmers and can make almost anything. Lol.. It’s perfect ,specification spot on.. P. S ..the book you mentioned is perfect for us new Bee keepers...
Thank you
I come from the bees but stay for Coffee Time.
I love coffee talk.
Thank you!
that robing entrance might work good in the winter with the snow for us up here , just a thought
As always, good info - thanks. I use division board feeders in spring. I have the 2 gal size which works well because I'm not filling syrup disturbing the hive. Any thoughts on that type of feeder and its impact on robbers... when the cluster moves to the second box during summer dearth I move the feeder up with them. In early spring when cluster is still tight I use an inverted jar system much like your board.
Sound good. Everyone has their own style. Just do not use entrance feeders in late summer or fall.
i try to help others too,thank you
So nice of you
Where can I get the moving screen you mention on this video? It’s exactly what I need!
Dog ate my entrance reducer, having to make my first one.
Where can I buy your robber entrance David. Love your Vids. Im in New Zealand.
Unfortunately we don't ship to New Zealand. It's on Amazon
A mousse can go through a hole the site of à 16 penny nail
Hey David... speaking of Winter Bee Kind.... do you offer your recipe to the public, or is it proprietary? Cheers! C
Had a robbing event and it was incredible! I had to put on robbing screens to save my hives. My question is, when can I take the screen off or do I leave it on until the close up the hives?
Thanks for all the info! Looking forward to the next video!
Thank you, David, I'm new at this and you have helpful tips, especially regarding feeding the bees in the spring and fall with your can feeders invention. In winter if there is snow and freezing temperatures, do you use a different kind of feeders? I'm afraid the jars will freeze and break if I don't insulate them. How do you feed them in wintertime, knowing that it's not a good idea to open the hive when it's too cold. Looking forward to your recommendation.
David this late? Had to waych before bed. Thanks great humer. and good information,
Yes, that way everyone can wake up and have coffee with me :)
On the back side of my entrance board there is a opening as big as the front side of it! I haven't seen one like m8ne on your show! Do I just use the wooden entrance reducer stick on the front side putting the small hole so they can go in and the robber smart bee on the entrance in the back or do you recommend me getting 2 smart bee boards for both back and front entrance? Do know my hive sits in a pasture with many field mice
Sounds like your bottom board is up side down. You need to flip it over.
Why don't bee keepers put a tapered tin cover over the opening?
David, thank you for another excellent video! Is it a waste or not necessary to feed your bees all year round? I started a new hive this past spring with brand new frames and have been feeding them constantly all year and probably will continue feeding them through the rest of the summer, fall and winter. They have been consuming 2 quarts every 2 days. I have been feeding them your recommended blend of 1 to 1 with pollen powder, honey bee healthy and Amino booster. Is it too much to feed them all year round... 365 days, even after they have built out and working all of the frames?
It's good to feed bees especially with the additives you mentioned. You shouldn't feed them IF you have supers on and want to collect the honey to sell or consume. And do not feed liquid sugar in the winter, candy boards are best in winter.
Hey David, I'm just starting out and have a question. If I feed with jars in the top of the hive with your feeder board it would seem the sugar water would drip into the hive regardless of if the bees wanted it or not. Wouldn't it be better to use a feeder that they can take the food if they want and not take it if they don't? Thanks, really enjoy your videos.
I do not recommend feeding bees liquid in the winter. But rest assured that the bottles with the lids with tiny holes work by vacuum keeping the liquid from dripping out.
@@beek Ah ok that makes more sense. No, this isn't for now, this is for when my nucs come in the first week of March. Thanks for the reply. I bought a round rapid feeder but some reviews seem to say it can drown bees and I don't want that.
hey David not a beekeeper but still love your videos
Well thank you so much! I appreciate that.
What about the pro feeders
how do the bees clean house with the robber screen on. I have these, but have left them on since you tack them in.
Where can I find those moving screens, do you carry them at your store and do they really work.
I do not work with my website or inventory, so I'm not sure, but try Amazon
Wax moths. I just lost my hive with 2 weeks due to wax moths....what can I do better next time
Make sure you bees stay strong. Wax moths do not kill a hive, they only come in after a hive is so weak it cannot defend itself. And thank you for being a subscriber.
Sir can you share the plans for moving screen ?
Nice video 👏👏
We didn't make that, we carry a few of those that we bought, but do not know of the plans in making them.
I’m in Chicago Illinois as an urban beekeeper. I’m a novice and I’m still trying to figure out when will the fall dearth hit Illinois. Also is there any spots left on bee team six.
A fall dearth is when your bees are working like crazy, then the next day, it appears they all died based on no traffic at the entrance. That's a dearth, maybe less than 10 foragers per minute. Yes, we still have a few spots open for BeeTeam6 www.honeybeesonline.com/beekeeping-mentor/
Thank you. I was confused about the reducer. My next question is that it gets pretty hot here especially now through August and the bees cover the front of the hive. They are hanging down under the bottom of the concrete block that I have the hive sitting on all day and all night. Can this be prevented
Make sure you are using a screen bottom board and not a solid bottom board.
David, when are the online classes. I don't get home until 7pm pacific time, so will I miss anything, or will I be able to ask questions?
The online classes are available to you any time. Once you make the purchase, you can watch my classes from the comfort of your home, at your own time and pace. It is NOT a zoom meeting and NOT a skype meeting. These are yours to watch anytime for as long as you wish. Thanks
Great coffee talk. I know where your wife is coming from. "I'm not your mama". Heaven forbid my husband should do "women's work". 😂
So true!
Do you think the robber screen would keep out moths or beetles?
Probably not keep out completely but could reduce the number going in. Beetles can slip through 1/8 hardware cloth.
Question I'm in Texas 100d Can the bee's control the heat?
Watch my latest video about bees in hot weather:
th-cam.com/video/bSwKrIlP-eg/w-d-xo.html
Mr Burns, do you sell robber screens and if so, how can I get one from you
I've seen it off and on in stock
Do you ship to Canada?
I'm not sure, I do not deal with that side of our website store.
What are your thoughts on the FlowHive?
Whatever works for the individual person is fine by me
I was thinking about the times I've had finding my robbing screen and my staple gun and installing it in the middle of a full-on robbing scenario, I am always concerned about losing the foragers who didn't have the benefit of learning the new entrance location. I wonder if, when the flow is over and I begin to feed, that maybe I should put the screens on before robing begins and simply leave them on till the beginning of winter. What do you think?
I control robbing by community feeding away from the hives in the fall. Bees would rather eat from an open feeder than have to go into the battle field and take on the enemy for a meal.
What protein?
I buy different protein powder from different suppliers, so I really haven't noticed a big difference.
If you lose à child you look at life différents
A little shorter please
To much talking.
Thank you for your feed back.