Healthy Hive, congratulations! They seem docile, you didn't seem to need much smoke. Do you worry that when you don't keep a frame upright as you inspect, that nectar spills out, even honey can start leaking out? Re Hive Beetles, do you believe in putting a swiffer sheet or two loose in the bottom--the beetles' legs get trapped in it the sheet gradually gets balled up, but the bees' legs don't get trapped.... or so I understand...apparently, roughing up the sheet a bit enhances its trapping ability.... ? Yes, I enjoyed the video, thanks, great job.
Nectar sometimes drips out of the comb and will fall out if you shake or bounce the frame but the bees clean it up and put it back in the comb or use it. I don’t put anything in the hive for the hive beetles but I do kill them by smashing them when I can a strong hive will keep them in check. I’m glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching.
Healthy Hive, congratulations! They seem docile, you didn't seem to need much smoke. Do you worry that when you don't keep a frame upright as you inspect, that nectar spills out, even honey can start leaking out? Re Hive Beetles, do you believe in putting a swiffer sheet or two loose in the bottom--the beetles' legs get trapped in it the sheet gradually gets balled up, but the bees' legs don't get trapped.... or so I understand...apparently, roughing up the sheet a bit enhances its trapping ability.... ? Yes, I enjoyed the video, thanks, great job.
Nectar sometimes drips out of the comb and will fall out if you shake or bounce the frame but the bees clean it up and put it back in the comb or use it. I don’t put anything in the hive for the hive beetles but I do kill them by smashing them when I can a strong hive will keep them in check. I’m glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching.