Listen to Bob! He isn' t just talking - he is a serious beekeeper who can give you lots of good ideas! Greg Rogers has some novel management ideas and also has been a successful beekeeper for many years. Both are fine people.
That was awesome thank you for the glimpse into Greg’s operation what a wonderful gentleman! The organization and tidiness is off the charts for a 🐝 keeper!!
Thanks Bob I always learn something from your videos. I've had trouble with the mediums and the drones plugging up the queen excluder. I never thought about drilling a hole so they could get out. Thank Greg for me.
Bob, I always get a kick out of trying to decipher the notes that are on top of the pollen lids and nuc lids that I have purchased from you while repainting them!!! Thanks for the vids!
Would love to hear about how the radiant barrier worked in a follow up videos! I still use quilt boxes. Just not seen the comparable results for it both wicks moisture away and insulates both winter freeze/thaws. I do wrap with rFoil (R=10) and top will a trash bag for winter. I love screened bottoms too. Yes for the ventilation! But also for sticky board. I don't do alcohol washes ( no lecture plz). What I want to count is the mite drop after an oxalic acid vap on the sticky board. If I see only 5 to 10 dropped mites per box of bees after fall vap then that queen may be a good candidate for breeder in the spring. Mites covering the sticky board equates not breeder material. If that hive survives winter then she is history by my hand. Not only is that hive not dealing with mites but it likely also is not shutting down brood product as it should. Neither trait is desirable in the north.
Thanks Bob Greg is doing exactly what I'm trying to do. Making a living beekeeping with what I can handle myself. Hoping to be able to meet you someday soon Bob. Love love your videos and info
I use the foil covers and have seen several benefits, we experienced temps up to 118f this summer and I had some yards in full sun and not see any losses. I believe this small insulation factor made a big difference in deflecting heat from the lids.
I went to Reflextix on all my hives this year (thanks Ian). I loved it through the summer. Now going into my first winter with it. I'm in MN, so I've augmented it with 4 1/2" of foam above it. I did find that if acid comes in contact with it it will remove the aluminum coating. Every place I had FormicPro pads under the Reflectix now has a rectangular clear spot, and every place I had feeder buckets directly on the Reflectix now has a big circle of clear bubble wrap with no shiny aluminum coating. I add a bit of bleach to my syrup. Also, good tip on the drone escape. I went to single brood chambers this year and had lots of dead drones on the QE because I eliminate upper entrances with the Reflectix. I do a similar method of notes in cryptic code but because sometimes my lids get swapped for various reasons, I write it on the front of the brood box, upside down, because my hives are low to the ground and it's just easier bending over than trying to get down low and write it noumally. In the spring I take some paint around and cover last year's notes and start over.
Actually Phil the beeman start using Reflectix first and Ian stole the idea from him. LOL I also used it for the last two years but take it off over winter when I put my quilt boxes on here in MN. I need to start leaving notes. When I only had 4 hives it wasn't hard to remember. LOL
Nice video once again. Best advice given on this visit , one which we have done ourselves for a long while is caulking above the cleats to help avoid rot issues even starting. Nothing worse than a handle falling off when moving hives around by hand. ( which we rarely do now with the ezyloader and cart mover may I mention) About 30 years ago I started to soak all the cleats in copper Napthenate for 2 full days and then cover them with one round of oil based primer and then finsihed them off with a great top coat after they dried out well. Since then we haven't had a handle rot or fail. Not one. On thousands of boxea. Doubt they will till long after slave child #1 is done with the bees also. No more busted toes or cuas words muttered over bad handles. Its a million small things that make the big picture work. This is one of them. . Keep up the great work. Waiting for you to head back west one day for a bit where you can interview some of the great beeks we have out here. Many great guys to learn and grow from. Many multiple generation people north of me who have more knowledge and insight than most beeks will even have.
Ha Bob good to see you Thanks for the video This was very good I really enjoyed it I use the reflective stuff my self I actually wrapped the hole hive hoping I would help my bees as much as I can but I do not have 350 hives it was cool to know he was getting ready to treat his bees. and it was dec 1 I know u are going to treat yours again do u know what day u are going to do yours I remember u like 40S and u do it every other week I did not say that right u treat waite a week and treat again. Thanks again for the video lookinbf forward to the next one I like every thing you do Have a Blessed day
Hello Bob. I use the same note method. Except I mostly use telescoping covers . I found that my permanent marker fades a little to fast on the metal on the telescoping cover. So what I do is put a strip of duct tape across the telescoping cover, and right my notes on the tape. It last a lot longer for me.
My husband said he’s never watching you again!! He watched the whole video waiting to see the ezloader and other goodies😂😂😂just kidding but you did make him say a few choice words, he doesn’t cuss but in his own way he was!😳😂😂
Hey Bob.....quick question...i know the queen cannont outlay a 10 frame deep...what about a 7 frame deep...how close would it be??. I want to try single brood chamber with 7 frame Apimaye. ...just dont know the numbers? I would for sure keep a good eye on them ......thanks!!
No. We used to have them but moved away from it. You can see them in some of our older videos. We now have separate rims that we use when feeding pollen patties or treating with Apigaurd. The burr comb that resulted from using them made it harder to find queens, which we do a lot of. Besides that I thought it was fine.
Hi Bob--I'm considering caging my queens during the final three weeks of the nectar flow (I don't have a fall flow) to provide a brood break for mite control. I'll be replacing the queens a month or so later. Is that a smart plan or not?
@Rex Roberton thanks--I was planning to do a mite check afterwards and left time in the season for subsequent treatment. My flow generally ends around 4th of July. For the queen cage, I'm just thinking of one of those plastic cages--kinda look like a hair roller. I'm not concerned about stressing the queens because I'll be replacing them, but I want to keep their pheromones in the colony. Sound like the right plan?
@@bobbinnie9872 thanks for that, Bob. My thought was to put the brood break during the last 3 weeks/25 days of the nectar flow, so bees can focus on gathering nectar instead of raising brood (at least for a while). Is that flawed thinking? In the Seattle area, at least where I am, I don't have a fall flow and my bees need to be buttoned up by early October, when our rains begin. So, I'm looking to maximize my honey production while I have it (with mite control being secondary).
I need to get a removable bed cage like that. Was it 100% custom? Or is there something out there you can buy? Ive been googling and haven't come up w much.
@@bobbinnie9872 ah ok. I guess I need to get a better welder lol. Any idea how he attaches it to the bed? I saw just saw him talking about it in the 2nd video.
@@brianchrisman4331 I know I have seen that on his big truck he has posts that go in the stake pockets. I believe it's the same on his small truck although I didn't actually see it.
@@bobbinnie9872 I bet editing is the worst part of TH-cam videos. I have kinda a homemade one also. Mine is on a flatbed trailer with a large boom and a winch system. Works decent for a sideliner such as myself. Can move about 30 hives at a time on 2 hive pallets. Love your videos Bob, they've given me great tips and ideas
As a beginning bee keeper I have wondered about getting new yards as I expand. Greg said he keeps about 40 hives per location. Do you typically have to lease the land and is there push back about the numbers? Just curious as I try to figure out how I would expand when the time comes.
Most land owners get a case of 32oz or quarts for yard rent. Some get a little more and some don't want any at all. A good area will support 40 colonies per yard or more. Most of ours are 40 or 48 for efficiency although I prefer working with 24 to 32. Some people don't want that many colonies on their property and some don't care about the numbers at all.
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Frank discussions on beekeeping. Individual styles with clear reasons. I value learning from successful operators. Thanks again Bob.
My bees make honey in cleveland county and I sell it in Waynesville and sylva. I also bring some of Bob's honey back down here. People love it!
Ya I use it mostly to seal the lid but I do notice after a snow that it does retain the heat
Good to know👍🏼 We don’t get snow here but maybe if I keep them in my higher elevation yards I can keep them warmer
You're my HERO. Mr Bennie!
Mr. Binnie opps
Thanks for allowing us to visit Greg through your videos. It is always good to see how other beekeepers operate. Some very interesting ideas.
Always enjoy seeing how others do in different parts of the country. Thanks for the video Bob🤙🏼
Thanks Bob, your videos are always educational. It’s good to see how other beekeepers manage their hives...
Thank you Bob and Greg.
So many valuable lessons.
Looking forward to part #2.
Hello Bob,
Looking forward to seeing you at the Hive Life Conference in January my friend...
I’m looking forward to meeting Bob! Haha
Listen to Bob! He isn' t just talking - he is a serious beekeeper who can give you lots of good ideas! Greg Rogers has some novel management ideas and also has been a successful beekeeper for many years. Both are fine people.
Thanks for sharing this interview of a successful beekeeper Bob. 👍🇺🇲
Thank you
That was awesome thank you for the glimpse into Greg’s operation what a wonderful gentleman! The organization and tidiness is off the charts for a 🐝 keeper!!
Enjoyed seeing a different perspective, Mr Bob Binnie .
Hi Bob. The colleague has a beautiful population of bees in the hives. Thank you for showing us how the world of beekeeping works. All good.
Thank you Bob, you always bring something new to beekeeping. Much respect 🙏
Thanks Bob for showing us other beekeepers and how they keep their bees. Thanks the videos
Thanks for another great video. Looking forward to part II to see the hive lifter.
Thank you Bob and Greg! Enjoy these interviews and stories.
Thanks Bob I always learn something from your videos. I've had trouble with the mediums and the drones plugging up the queen excluder. I never thought about drilling a hole so they could get out. Thank Greg for me.
Thank you! Hope you and the crew have a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you and the same to you.
Bob, I always get a kick out of trying to decipher the notes that are on top of the pollen lids and nuc lids that I have purchased from you while repainting them!!! Thanks for the vids!
Thanks Bob great to see how others are doing things.
Thanks Bob always enjoy your travels and fellowship with others.
Would love to hear about how the radiant barrier worked in a follow up videos! I still use quilt boxes. Just not seen the comparable results for it both wicks moisture away and insulates both winter freeze/thaws. I do wrap with rFoil (R=10) and top will a trash bag for winter.
I love screened bottoms too. Yes for the ventilation! But also for sticky board. I don't do alcohol washes ( no lecture plz). What I want to count is the mite drop after an oxalic acid vap on the sticky board. If I see only 5 to 10 dropped mites per box of bees after fall vap then that queen may be a good candidate for breeder in the spring. Mites covering the sticky board equates not breeder material. If that hive survives winter then she is history by my hand. Not only is that hive not dealing with mites but it likely also is not shutting down brood product as it should. Neither trait is desirable in the north.
Greate video. Thanks for showing the records on the lid
Love to see the various styles. Especially NC beekeeping
Thank you Mr. Binnie and Greg , I will be waiting for the second part video
Thanks Oscar.
Nice Video. It's great when youtube beekeepers visit other apiaries and get a different look. Thanks.
Thanks Bob Greg is doing exactly what I'm trying to do. Making a living beekeeping with what I can handle myself. Hoping to be able to meet you someday soon Bob. Love love your videos and info
Thanks. Greg is living proof that it can work.
Thanks for sharing buddy
great video!
I use the foil covers and have seen several benefits, we experienced temps up to 118f this summer and I had some yards in full sun and not see any losses. I believe this small insulation factor made a big difference in deflecting heat from the lids.
I went to Reflextix on all my hives this year (thanks Ian). I loved it through the summer. Now going into my first winter with it. I'm in MN, so I've augmented it with 4 1/2" of foam above it. I did find that if acid comes in contact with it it will remove the aluminum coating. Every place I had FormicPro pads under the Reflectix now has a rectangular clear spot, and every place I had feeder buckets directly on the Reflectix now has a big circle of clear bubble wrap with no shiny aluminum coating. I add a bit of bleach to my syrup.
Also, good tip on the drone escape. I went to single brood chambers this year and had lots of dead drones on the QE because I eliminate upper entrances with the Reflectix.
I do a similar method of notes in cryptic code but because sometimes my lids get swapped for various reasons, I write it on the front of the brood box, upside down, because my hives are low to the ground and it's just easier bending over than trying to get down low and write it noumally. In the spring I take some paint around and cover last year's notes and start over.
Good points and ideas. Thanks.
Actually Phil the beeman start using Reflectix first and Ian stole the idea from him. LOL I also used it for the last two years but take it off over winter when I put my quilt boxes on here in MN.
I need to start leaving notes. When I only had 4 hives it wasn't hard to remember. LOL
Nice video once again.
Best advice given on this visit , one which we have done ourselves for a long while is caulking above the cleats to help avoid rot issues even starting.
Nothing worse than a handle falling off when moving hives around by hand. ( which we rarely do now with the ezyloader and cart mover may I mention)
About 30 years ago I started to soak all the cleats in copper Napthenate for 2 full days and then cover them with one round of oil based primer and then finsihed them off with a great top coat after they dried out well.
Since then we haven't had a handle rot or fail. Not one. On thousands of boxea.
Doubt they will till long after slave child #1 is done with the bees also. No more busted toes or cuas words muttered over bad handles.
Its a million small things that make the big picture work. This is one of them. .
Keep up the great work. Waiting for you to head back west one day for a bit where you can interview some of the great beeks we have out here. Many great guys to learn and grow from. Many multiple generation people north of me who have more knowledge and insight than most beeks will even have.
Thanks.🙂
use to stop in Ashville at International Hardwoods and buy Pink Ivory lumber,,,GOOD INFO
Ha Bob good to see you Thanks for the video This was very good I really enjoyed it I use the reflective stuff my self I actually wrapped the hole hive hoping I would help my bees as much as I can but I do not have 350 hives it was cool to know he was getting ready to treat his bees. and it was dec 1 I know u are going to treat yours again do u know what day u are going to do yours I remember u like 40S and u do it every other week I did not say that right u treat waite a week and treat again. Thanks again for the video lookinbf forward to the next one I like every thing you do Have a Blessed day
Hi Frances. We will start our next round next week.
@@bobbinnie9872 Thankyou
Nice system he has. Good looking colonies, too.
He's a common sense beekeeper.
That's interesting to hear, a derth in August always thought August was good time for everyone.
Almost nothing here.
Hello Bob. I use the same note method. Except I mostly use telescoping covers . I found that my permanent marker fades a little to fast on the metal on the telescoping cover. So what I do is put a strip of duct tape across the telescoping cover, and right my notes on the tape. It last a lot longer for me.
That's a good idea. We use our queen marking pens and use the color as an indicator for the year.
Hey. I didn’t see his easy loader yet. We need part two. I am planing on building mine this winter
I'll be editing that segment of video this coming week. Should be up soon.
Great info
Thank you.
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Bob, If Greg doesn't sell nucs, what does he do about splitting colonies. At some point you would have too many?
Good question. I'll ask the next time I talk to him.
My husband said he’s never watching you again!! He watched the whole video waiting to see the ezloader and other goodies😂😂😂just kidding but you did make him say a few choice words, he doesn’t cuss but in his own way he was!😳😂😂
Give him my apologies. I'll be editing that segment of video this week.
@@bobbinnie9872 no worries just kidding he waits for your videos eagerly!! You are his hero💕💞🥰🥰
Hey Bob.....quick question...i know the queen cannont outlay a 10 frame
deep...what about a 7 frame deep...how close would it be??. I want to try
single brood chamber with 7 frame Apimaye. ...just dont know the
numbers? I would for sure keep a good eye on them ......thanks!!
I would be hesitant to use a 7 frame. I think a good queen would need more than that.
@@bobbinnie9872 i bet your right...but i have to try it now. Just to see...im sure there is good math out there....would love to know what it is.
In my brick language, all on his hives are queenless and require immediate attention.
Bob, have you decided to add a 3/4” rim to your lids?
No. We used to have them but moved away from it. You can see them in some of our older videos. We now have separate rims that we use when feeding pollen patties or treating with Apigaurd. The burr comb that resulted from using them made it harder to find queens, which we do a lot of. Besides that I thought it was fine.
Hi Bob--I'm considering caging my queens during the final three weeks of the nectar flow (I don't have a fall flow) to provide a brood break for mite control. I'll be replacing the queens a month or so later. Is that a smart plan or not?
@Rex Roberton thanks--I was planning to do a mite check afterwards and left time in the season for subsequent treatment. My flow generally ends around 4th of July. For the queen cage, I'm just thinking of one of those plastic cages--kinda look like a hair roller. I'm not concerned about stressing the queens because I'll be replacing them, but I want to keep their pheromones in the colony. Sound like the right plan?
I agree with everything Rex said and would add that July or August could be a good time depending on where you live.
@@bobbinnie9872 thanks for that, Bob. My thought was to put the brood break during the last 3 weeks/25 days of the nectar flow, so bees can focus on gathering nectar instead of raising brood (at least for a while). Is that flawed thinking? In the Seattle area, at least where I am, I don't have a fall flow and my bees need to be buttoned up by early October, when our rains begin. So, I'm looking to maximize my honey production while I have it (with mite control being secondary).
@@tzkelley Finding the queen during your nectar flow will be easier and your brood nest will become heavier which you may or may not like.
I need to get a removable bed cage like that. Was it 100% custom? Or is there something out there you can buy? Ive been googling and haven't come up w much.
Greg built it himself out of 1 inch square tubing and panels of stock fencing.
@@bobbinnie9872 ah ok. I guess I need to get a better welder lol. Any idea how he attaches it to the bed? I saw just saw him talking about it in the 2nd video.
@@brianchrisman4331 I know I have seen that on his big truck he has posts that go in the stake pockets. I believe it's the same on his small truck although I didn't actually see it.
Your killing me Bob I want to see the homemade ezyloader lol
Coming soon. Editing that part this week. It's unique.
@@bobbinnie9872 I bet editing is the worst part of TH-cam videos. I have kinda a homemade one also. Mine is on a flatbed trailer with a large boom and a winch system. Works decent for a sideliner such as myself. Can move about 30 hives at a time on 2 hive pallets. Love your videos Bob, they've given me great tips and ideas
@@brianchrisman4331 Thanks. Yes, editing is a slow process for me.
As a beginning bee keeper I have wondered about getting new yards as I expand. Greg said he keeps about 40 hives per location. Do you typically have to lease the land and is there push back about the numbers? Just curious as I try to figure out how I would expand when the time comes.
Most land owners get a case of 32oz or quarts for yard rent. Some get a little more and some don't want any at all. A good area will support 40 colonies per yard or more. Most of ours are 40 or 48 for efficiency although I prefer working with 24 to 32. Some people don't want that many colonies on their property and some don't care about the numbers at all.
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U have -20 temps and wind and plastic stuff will drown bees, can’t stop condensation
Thanks Bob, your videos are always educational. It’s good to see how other beekeepers manage their hives.
U have -20 temps and wind and plastic stuff will drown bees, can’t stop condensation