Beekeeping | How To Use Green Drone Comb To Control Mites
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Varroa mites are the worst thing to happen to honey bees. This mite spreads many viruses and is killing bee hives. A green drone comb is often referred to as a good alternative to treating for mites rather than using harsh chemicals that could be bad for bees. Today, we'll answer more questions about mite control and green drone comb.
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Hello, Mr. Burns! I'm dropping in to say hello and extend my thanks! One of your viewers watched an episode where you made a 3-D Printed Varroa Destructor Mite, he printed one out and mailed it to me! It's VERY nice! So thanks for sharing, your content is going places. I wish you all the best in beekeeping! Fred.
Hello Frederick Dunn! So nice to meet up with you. I admire your beekeeping videos here on TH-cam, and respect and appreciate all the effort you put into it. I wish I could have made it to Hive Live but my staff inadvertently failed to pass the invite on to me. Perhaps in the future we can do a video together.
@@beek That would be GREAT, and as for the conference, there is always 2023. A great opportunity to network with beekeepers from all over the U.S. and Canada. I'm jealous that you have a "staff" :) Thank you for taking a moment to respond!
David, have you written a book about how to have a beekeeping business? Your business plan is fantastic!
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Love your videos, love your online classes!! Thank you, thank you!!
I was hearing it as Green Drawn Comb now I’m understanding Drone Comb
Loved the book!
Thanks Emil
I loved your book!
Thank you so much Kathie
Sure would like to have that box
Thank you for all your videos! I bought drone comb, but didn't even look at the size and ended up with honey super size. I didn't think that would be offered...why would one put it in the honey super? Is it even wise to try it in my brood area? I imagine they would make a mess of the comb if I did that. Any advice other than get the correct size? I can...just hoping there is another solution. 😊
You brought up the idea of what if the green drone comb was filled with viruses and would it still spread to the bees cleaning out the dead drones. Would it be beneficial to soak the green frame in alcohol (and letting it dry) before putting it back in the hive?
I'm not a virologist, but viruses are transferred throughout the hive in many ways and certainly to could be on way. If you are really concerned you could remove the drone brood, clean the frames really good with soapy water, re-wax.
I wish there can be green frame available with comb already build in for purchase I know toy can buy one for worker bees any ideas?
I just keep re-watching your videos.
Thanks
I am having issues with the silver wing wax moth. Any suggestions
That paper mite reminds me of a cheezy horror movie called TICKS.
Hey David, do you think you could get a Flow HIve and do a video on that? Thanks.
They are a bit too expensive for me to purchase and review. If they sent me one I would. I might do a video on my opinion on it though because I've heard tons of feed back on it. From what I've heard most entomologist and bee scientist and master beekeepers have valid concerns.
@@beek Maybe you could get one of the Chinese nock off's from ebay, they are around 300 dollars. That is the one I have. The quality is pretty good and it works the same way, but I think the Flow Hive looks like it has more quality.
The issue I have with using these is that the bees are using a lot of resources filling the drone frames that could be used elsewhere if I make the effort to keep the mite population down.
Congratulations to the Winners 🏆 👏 🙌
one or two of the drone comb would be cool~
So is there anyway of stopping mites entirely?
No, no and no. I wish there was, but we can only reduce them.
As always. Enjoyed your videos. I’m thinking a package O your awesome bees would be a cool giveaway. 😎
I heard somewhere that chickens love to eat drone out of the frame. I don't have chickens but it would be interesting to see.
...maybe green cone can go into a dishwasher for cleaning ?...
What happened to the Drone comb worthless or worth it video? I saved it to watch later but it's gone now. It's nowhere to be found among your channel videos. Did you remove it?
I did not remove it. Here's the first one: th-cam.com/video/IK9zsvCbr_M/w-d-xo.html and here is the second one: th-cam.com/video/bBF1qVrMBZI/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.
Hi David and Sherri. Both of you together on the videos make them much more interesting because of the different perspectives that each of you bring." Team work makes the video work". Lol. Repetitious talks on the mite problems will hopefully show everyone how serious this is on the future of the bee population,their survival, and ours. Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos with us. 🇺🇸
Glad you enjoyed it
So he says Alexa 3 times. Why not ring the doorbell to make my doggles go crazy and honk your horn a few times for those driving?
Congratulations to the winners, and thank you for taking the time to answer more questions about the green drone combs!
I loved y'alls book! It was perfect, clear, and not overwhelming. Can't wait to try out some of the recipes!
great info thanks David for sharing all your knowledge
Excellent video! I use oxalic acid vapor throughout the year in addition to other treatments to control mites. Never really gave drone comb much thought until I watched your last few videos. Might have to try a few frames this year. Congratulations Jason!
FYI - Unless he (the person printing them) is the designer, it against the license that comes with the file to sell these for profit or really any commercial use. I printed one of these from thingiverse, and it looks just like that model. It comes with a non-commercial license. If you want to sell or use these in a commercial fashion, contact the designer and give them some return on their creative work. Nobody who prints these can just sell them. To even give them away as a prize in a contest on youtube is against the license. I'm very sensitive to giving creators credit and not pirate their works. Just sayin.....
Perfect Great, makes since. Glad you told us.
@@beek Thanks, sorry if I came across too strongly. Your conference friend did nothing wrong sharing the file. Your friend who printed it did nothing wrong giving it to you. In my opinion, you are doing nothing wrong using it as a teaching tool. And, if you really want to pay someone to print them in quantity, all they need to do is contact the creator and ask; most would be happy to get a couple of bucks a print as royalty. Some would just say no problem. But it's like using non-open source music on youtube without permission. Or someone using your channel content in a for-profit course without asking you.
Great video. I did not do a good job with mite control my first year, and lost my hives last February. I did better with mite control last year with testing and treating. After watching these last videos I plan on buying some green drone comb.
Learning so much from you guys! Thank you for what you do!!!
Congrats to the winners!
I love the show. So informative! Do you think you might give away one of the courses? Or maybe a gift certificate to use in your shop? Truly though, the information is priceless enough! Love seeing you both! Stay warm!
I’m a visual learner, so I love your videos!! Congratulations to all the winners! I’m a winner cause I found your TH-cam videos whoop whoop 🐝🍯🐝
You guys are so generous with your information and now doing give-a-ways. Maybe giving your feeding system or some items that would help beginning beekeepers. 😊
Bees lol
I love all your videos I am not yet a beekeeper that have been studying reading three different books two of which you have suggested and they are excellent along with all the information that you share with me and so many others the fact that you even give things away is so amazing and I am grateful for every video that you share
Thank you so much Doris
I love that tub! I really want that one opposed to the dadant one I have now.
Thanks for the video! I really enjoyed it ☺
Love your videos and congrats to the winner
This will be my first year in beekeeping and am in the process of doing your first course so Thankyou
I am so happy I won the coffee mug! Email has been sent! A fun giveaway would be a bee shirt or smoker!
Congrats Pati!! Great ideas on the giveaway!
Loved the video David your the best at creating good bee videos
Hello David Burns. Great channel, I am in my 2nd year of keeping bees. Had a question if you have the time. Sometimes my Bees pushout their entrance reducer. Have you ever seen this, and do you know why they do this? Thank You.
You were right David, she should appear more often 😂😂😂 Watching all the way from Kenya. Just know you inspire people
What are your thoughts on using oxalic acid for treating mites?
Hi Doug, I mentioned OA in my last video. Remember, it is more important to keep mite levels low all year because the viruses are the problem: th-cam.com/video/IK9zsvCbr_M/w-d-xo.html
David, it's been cold here in Orangeville NY too. We have had -20 degrees and wind chills - 29 degrees. Also, over 60+ inches of snow since January 1. Enjoyed the give away video and review on green comb.
Smash that 👍 Everyone! Congratulations to the WINNERS!🏆I would love to have one of those mites for teaching purposes. Can I buy it? Thanks for all the great info friends always spot on!🐝👍
We are looking into that. We have to see about legalities first.
@@beek thanks friend!🍯🐝
Awww what a bummer. Oh Well it’s all good. Congrats Jason!
That book is a gold mine for a beginner. Excellent.
The mite course is very good.
Congratulations to the winners!
Thanks everyone! I’m super excited to get this! First time I’ve ever won anything ☺️🤗 Email sent. Can’t wait to use it!
Those items are really nice, I used a hot knife years ago and its super easy; I bought a yellow frame board to use a 5-gal bucket for the upcoming season.
congrats winners,,,,,,a day shadowing you in your bee yard would be a great giveaway, for bee keepers around your area
I enjoy your courses, that would be a fun giveaway, I also haven’t yet but would be very interested in experimenting with your winter be kind board or your secret recipe syrup combination.
Thank you and classes as a giveaway is a great idea. Our WBK recipe is no secret and has been on our website free for years.
Whatta think about cedar brood boxes. In the olden days people used cedar chips in chest to prevent moth.
Love the show
I was wondering…
What do bees in the wild do to combat mites and such? Why is it an issue for domestic hives? Also, is seeing bees on the ground in a winter warm up normal?
Many feel that most of the feral colonies were killed by mites when they first entered the US and only the domesticated hives carried us through because beekeepers started combating mites with dangerous chemicals back them. But feral (wild) hives are certainly worse off now than domesticated hives because no one can help them combat mites. It is a slaughter in the wild. Yup, dead bees in the snow is a good sign of house cleaning duties.
@@beek interesting! Thank you…I hope that also means the hive is healthy. There were also a few hanging out outside alive, but not moving because it was only 40°. Back to single digits now.
Lucky girl winning that beautiful mug!!!
So put it 2-3 frames in one in each deep but when and how many times do you kill/freeze the frame without hurting the hive. Congratulations Jason
Nope...1 green drone comb in each hive body box, and freeze it once it is capped over, and keep repeating it as long as you can inspect your hives.
A course!!!
i had dwv in fall treated w oa seems to have knocked back the virus not seeing dwv anymore,will see in spring
He was announcing the winner and said, Jason........and I got all excited and my heart was pumping....... and then it was the wrong last name lol.
So close
So what do you do with your old queen if your replacing her?
Hey Dave, Here is an idea for a giveaway. How about an Oxalic acid vaporizer. I could really use one. Now I use a glass bottle with a flexible hose attached. I pour the Oxalic acid into the Bottle and heat it with a propane torch. while the end of the hose is inside of the Hive. It's a little Neanderthal but it works. I enjoy these contests and think in my own head that I am going to win every time. But Never do. I'll keep trying. ;^ )
Thanks,
Mike Brennan
Give away one of your books!!!!
Great idea
David does anyone make wax drone comb?
Not sure, but place a medium super frame in a deep box and 9 times out of 10 they make it into drone comb then you can just cut it off and discard after they cap the drone cells.
The mites transmit disease through their bite, like mosquitoes and ticks. Once they're dead, they aren't biting.
They are never all dead, rarely, because they keep emerging with more and more bee life cycles and they keep coming in the front door on backs of bees. Even if you kill them all, the viruses stay with the bees so you must not let mite levels increase.
@@beek I was referring to when you freeze them and they all die. You put them back in the hive... Whatever viruses they had can't infect further because they can not bite, so they aren't infecting any further by letting the bees clean the frames... I was agreeing with you...
I am just wandering if killing that many drones, would that effect the breeding of the new queens
Most of my hives have additional brood area dedicated to drones. But if your hives contained the only drones within a 3 mile radius, maybe. But there are many more wild colonies than cannot be seen, in trees and barns etc., in addition to beekeeper's hives.
Dang I even crossed my fingers. Oh well maybe next time. 73's
How about giving away a surprise visit to one of your viewers?
A candy board😀
Lucky girl winning that beautiful mug!!!