Good video. You should put the card toward the back next time if you're not going to center it. The idea is that the bees removing apiguard will disburse it through the hive. Putting the card by the entrance could short circuit that process
Been lucky this year. Just tested last weekend. 8 colonies, 0 mites. All but 1 hive was split from the only hive I had make it through winter. It's been a great year for bees here. Erie, Pennsylvania. I haven't had to treat since winter. No beetles either.
Pulled 4 solid frames from the super, it's full now and they're filling the flow super now. Clover kept them busy during our "dearth". Tons of pollen and nectar all year, so far.
That's very fortunate! I basically had to split all of my hives that I started with this year (not by choice lol). Lucky that your tests showed no mites. I typically always treat at least 3 times a year as there has never been a time here in Georgia that mites aren't present. We gotta do what we gotta do to knock their numbers back.
First year beekeeper here who knows absolutely nothing. Just wanted to drop a note and say thank you for your time making and editing this video. It's especially helpful for me as I'm trying to force feed as much information into my mustard seed sized brain as I possibly can. Out here in Utah temps are over 100° almost daily now and will be for some time. I'm not sure which treatments to use or when, I may have to wait for the temps to drop before applying any treatments (?) but slowly learning all this stuff. Thanks again.
Too hot for us in Central Oklahoma for Apiguard. 8 straight days of 100+ when I treated July 1st. I went with Apivar strips. I used them last year with success. I’ll use Apiguard in the fall if needed. Nice video!
first-year beekeeper here.... was getting ready to treat for mites and I have honey supers on as well. These honey supers will be left on throughout the winter and only for bee consumption. My question is if I reuse these same frames next year (once again only for bee consumption) would they cross-contaminate the other honey supers that will be on the hive at the same time since these other supers would be for human consumption? I assume you can never reuse those frames next year for human consumption honey (?) was just wondering about the cross-contamination. thanks
I do not know how long it takes any treatment (natural or otherwise) to over time "subside" from the hive. My guess is residual material that is left over on the frames/woodenware is long gone after only a month or so. As far as the honey itself, as the bees consume it (which they ultimately will) that problem of contamination will subside as well. I would not be worried about the new nectar coming in and honey being produced will be affected by the treatment. Too much time will have passed by the point of harvesting for it to be an issue unless you are trying to harvest a month or two after treatment. I say the safest advice would be if you are worried about any honey being possibly contaminated by a treatment to wait several months before harvesting to ensure all of it is gone. As far as honey stored over winter this problem will solve itself as the bees consume it. Hope that helps as I know it was a long winded answer.
I’m in Mississippi and started last weekend. Was nervous to do so with the heat, but did 25. So far just some mild bearding. Haven’t run them out the hive yet.
Yep I have only had slight bearding but that is about it. In total I have treated 15 hives with the stuff and so far so good. I just applied my second dose earlier today at the same dosage reduced by 5mg so basically I am giving all of my hives 30mg on first dose and 25mg on second dose (reason for reduction is higher temps this week). Hope it goes well for you!
While you could I do not recommend. Unless you are leaving those honey supers on for the bees to consume any honey within. Apiguard is going to make the honey taste off if you try to harvest those supers for human consumption. It is best done after supers are pulled.
Could I ask what you use in your smoker thanks
Yes, primarily whatever pieces of wood, pine needles, etc that I can find laying around.
Looks great! Look forward to the follow up!
Thank you for your thorough explanation. Loved the video
Good video. You should put the card toward the back next time if you're not going to center it. The idea is that the bees removing apiguard will disburse it through the hive. Putting the card by the entrance could short circuit that process
Makes sense will do!
Been lucky this year. Just tested last weekend. 8 colonies, 0 mites. All but 1 hive was split from the only hive I had make it through winter. It's been a great year for bees here. Erie, Pennsylvania. I haven't had to treat since winter. No beetles either.
Pulled 4 solid frames from the super, it's full now and they're filling the flow super now. Clover kept them busy during our "dearth". Tons of pollen and nectar all year, so far.
That's very fortunate! I basically had to split all of my hives that I started with this year (not by choice lol). Lucky that your tests showed no mites. I typically always treat at least 3 times a year as there has never been a time here in Georgia that mites aren't present. We gotta do what we gotta do to knock their numbers back.
First year beekeeper here who knows absolutely nothing. Just wanted to drop a note and say thank you for your time making and editing this video. It's especially helpful for me as I'm trying to force feed as much information into my mustard seed sized brain as I possibly can. Out here in Utah temps are over 100° almost daily now and will be for some time. I'm not sure which treatments to use or when, I may have to wait for the temps to drop before applying any treatments (?) but slowly learning all this stuff. Thanks again.
Of course! Glad to help!
gonna be treating after I pull my honey, hopefully next couple of weeks, enjoyed the video.
Great! Yea I figured might as well treat now while I have the time to do so. Let me know how your honey pull goes!
how about the pad on top of frames? with no excluder ?--great video!
Yep no problem putting the pad on top of frames with excluder removed.
Too hot for us in Central Oklahoma for Apiguard. 8 straight days of 100+ when I treated July 1st. I went with Apivar strips. I used them last year with success. I’ll use Apiguard in the fall if needed. Nice video!
one thing about people who don't know how to wear a baseball cap and put it on backwards, don't know if they are coming or going
first-year beekeeper here.... was getting ready to treat for mites and I have honey supers on as well. These honey supers will be left on throughout the winter and only for bee consumption. My question is if I reuse these same frames next year (once again only for bee consumption) would they cross-contaminate the other honey supers that will be on the hive at the same time since these other supers would be for human consumption?
I assume you can never reuse those frames next year for human consumption honey (?) was just wondering about the cross-contamination. thanks
I do not know how long it takes any treatment (natural or otherwise) to over time "subside" from the hive. My guess is residual material that is left over on the frames/woodenware is long gone after only a month or so. As far as the honey itself, as the bees consume it (which they ultimately will) that problem of contamination will subside as well. I would not be worried about the new nectar coming in and honey being produced will be affected by the treatment. Too much time will have passed by the point of harvesting for it to be an issue unless you are trying to harvest a month or two after treatment. I say the safest advice would be if you are worried about any honey being possibly contaminated by a treatment to wait several months before harvesting to ensure all of it is gone. As far as honey stored over winter this problem will solve itself as the bees consume it. Hope that helps as I know it was a long winded answer.
@@drewbeesapiary5452 excellent. thank you for your time!
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I’m in Mississippi and started last weekend. Was nervous to do so with the heat, but did 25. So far just some mild bearding. Haven’t run them out the hive yet.
Yep I have only had slight bearding but that is about it. In total I have treated 15 hives with the stuff and so far so good. I just applied my second dose earlier today at the same dosage reduced by 5mg so basically I am giving all of my hives 30mg on first dose and 25mg on second dose (reason for reduction is higher temps this week). Hope it goes well for you!
Can you keep honey supers on?
While you could I do not recommend. Unless you are leaving those honey supers on for the bees to consume any honey within. Apiguard is going to make the honey taste off if you try to harvest those supers for human consumption. It is best done after supers are pulled.