Using Apiguard for Varroa Mite Treatment

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  • How we use Apigaurd as a varroa mite treatment and how we check for mites using a Varroa EasyCheck alcohol wash.
    Please note that although in this video we show the EasyCheck being shaken, it is more effective to swirl the container so mites will settle to the bottom, which is what we normally do.
    Apiguard, www.dadant.com...
    Varroa EasyCheck, www.mannlakelt...

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  • @donbearden1953
    @donbearden1953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Bob, near the beginning you said that you “got side tracked”, I enjoy listening to you speak about the bees so please feel free to get side tracked anytime in your videos!

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thanks, I tend to think out loud a lot. Some might call it rambling.

    • @IceBug1337
      @IceBug1337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@bobbinnie9872 i like your side Tracks too.

    • @AmbrosianBeeCo
      @AmbrosianBeeCo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@bobbinnie9872 The little tidbits that come in the "ramblings" from your decades of experience are invaluable for 1st generation sideline/commercial beekeepers

    • @ke6gwf
      @ke6gwf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@bobbinnie9872 I call it "fascinating related stories and learning"!
      And your rambling is still fun to listen to, so it's not a problem...

    • @AmericansBee
      @AmericansBee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@bobbinnie9872 i could listen to you talk for hours!!!

  • @nater556
    @nater556 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who would have thought watching mite treatments would be so entertaining. Thank you guys for all the good information and entertainment! Keep up the excellent work!

  • @calvinkalmon6746
    @calvinkalmon6746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Get side tracked any time you like Bob, I always learn a lot no matter what you say.

  • @yosefshochat1989
    @yosefshochat1989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Bob
    My name is Yosef I'm a beekeeper from Israel
    I watch all your videos and it's great

  • @framcesmoore
    @framcesmoore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your videos are just so great I come back and watch them over and over they are just wonderful I learn a lot thanks again for doing them for us. have a blessed week

  • @zgzgchen4328
    @zgzgchen4328 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    all nice people work together as a teamwork

  • @saeedsalimbamerdah3594
    @saeedsalimbamerdah3594 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mr. Bob, it is an excellent job. Thank you for this further education and education

  • @emblebeeapiary3999
    @emblebeeapiary3999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    thank you for an insight on your process and how you work a yard. Great info...and very impressive

  • @jeffsea6490
    @jeffsea6490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    *You don't treat for the fun of it*
    _thanks for sharing interesting content Bob_ 👍🇺🇲

  • @filipvernica258
    @filipvernica258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for mentioning about the three-quarter a spacer important for a lot of people include me

  • @henryparrott2447
    @henryparrott2447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job Mr. Bob. Always learn so much.

  • @kmichal9648
    @kmichal9648 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bob I run only 150 hives. I had high losses 2022/2023. I used this season Russian products.
    Spring Apidez
    Summer busanar 3x
    End of summer ekopol.
    Fall 2 x amitraz
    Winter 1 x amitraz security treatment
    ....
    So far no losses. Only few where the queens were missing.
    Bisanar seems to be effective and I llan to swap from dribble to fumigation.

  • @HappBeeAcresBeeSupply
    @HappBeeAcresBeeSupply 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always great info Bob, we always refer our customers to professionals such as yourself and Kamon. You still love what you do. Sharing your knowledge helps others be better beekeepers and keep their bees alive. Your "rambling" as you call it, are great tid bits of info. Have a great one, see you in Jan in Sevierville TN

  • @thehappycamper5575
    @thehappycamper5575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Video, Thank you for taking your time to make these instructional videos. I'm a first year bee keeper and have learned everything by watching your videos.

  • @ajdogcurr1
    @ajdogcurr1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I use to use apiguard in much the same way in fall and early spring had good results. Learned a hard lesson about using it in the hot Florida summers though.

  • @randallcarter-carterhillho2277
    @randallcarter-carterhillho2277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Apiguard worked very good for me last august. I did the dosage like you did. Years ago with full dosage i would have 3-4 colonies abscond and others all out on front. The reduced dosage seems like it don't bother the bees at all. Also great to see some cutting up amongst y'all in video. Thank you for your work!!

    • @mriley528
      @mriley528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hitting high 80s low 90s with humidity in Virginia. Are you doing 25-30g for double deeps and less than 20 for singles?

    • @randallcarter-carterhillho2277
      @randallcarter-carterhillho2277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mriley528 i do 30 ml from 85-95. If over 95 i do 25.

    • @randallcarter-carterhillho2277
      @randallcarter-carterhillho2277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I usually do not have double deeps in august. I have either singles of deep and single. I du nucs at half the dosage i do the 10 frame boxes.

    • @mriley528
      @mriley528 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@randallcarter-carterhillho2277 I do something similar, I run a deep with a medium over winter, but I have a handful that will probably be double deeps. Probably going to do 30ml every 7 days for 3 weeks for both sizes. I trade local keepers for hygienic diversity, but still want to get a nice summer treatment in before they start making winter bees

  • @ronblack2404
    @ronblack2404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Bob and crew

  • @kyleknight1605
    @kyleknight1605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been following your advice from last years video using apivar to get the bees ready. I appreciate the apiguard video as well so I can switch it up.

  • @jameswoenker2659
    @jameswoenker2659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always a pleasure!

  • @brendawydeven2934
    @brendawydeven2934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like apiguard. I used apivar and my counts after treatment was 28/300. So I used OA vape to get mites on bees and did 2 treatments of apigusrd and the bees are beautiful. I will do OA vape again. I had huge mite drop with apiguard. Wonderful.

  • @richardgragg5092
    @richardgragg5092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Mr. Binnie!! I'm already looking forward to the next one. You are the main reason I'm not afraid of becoming a beekeeper. God bless you 🙏

  • @GoneWildKennels
    @GoneWildKennels 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are just pulling our supers off this weekend. We have a section of 2nd cut alfalfa on one side of our apiary and a lake on the other side so we have a great food source. Most apiaries in our area or northern alberta are in dearth . Knock on wood we have a great rancher that allows us to house our apiary on his 25000 acre ranch.
    Great video guys!

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It sounds like you are very lucky. I used to make alfalfa in North Dakota and it's great honey in m y view.

  • @fezwhy
    @fezwhy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought those same frame feeders after seeing it on your videos. Boy do they work slick. Sure beats those small jars I was using.

  • @stanleytanton2979
    @stanleytanton2979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful and interesting thanks for your hard work

  • @geffivey6414
    @geffivey6414 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been looking for information about Apiguard. This video is very helpful. Much appreciated Bob!

  • @richardkuhn4358
    @richardkuhn4358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your time to educate us hobby BEEKs

  • @rodneymiddleton9624
    @rodneymiddleton9624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Bob!!! Thanks!!!

  • @dianacantrell9436
    @dianacantrell9436 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I took to hem yesterday at he’s place he is a really nice man

  • @cbbees1468
    @cbbees1468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It may be cheaper to use Dawn Ultra Dish soap (clear soap). Randy Oliver had great success with this and it's much more plentiful than rubbing alcohol these days. Switched to this new method of monitoring.

  • @donotcare330
    @donotcare330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This stuff IS the Platinum bullet to Mite drops. Pull the last of honey for the season, I do early 7 am yard treatments, it is difficult to time. Because it ruins the honey and you don't dare pull it afterward for a long time! Especially timing it before the temp changes in September. I wear a Tyvex suit , Moldex FULL FACE with a P100 and NIOSH rated Organic vapors cartridge or you will end up with long term lung damage from this stuff in the future. Ask me. I know. We try to keep it in an Ice chest and Cool helps slow down that vapor "flash off". from the gel.

  • @wishicouldspel
    @wishicouldspel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2 comments. Love the sound of that lid getting cracked at 5:10. You know them bees below are good before you even see them when you hear that sound. Boom!!!
    2ndky.... The Caucasians are great bees. Our package bee reseller n Fairbanks Alaska has been raving about them. Made an average of 15 gallons there this year on them.
    If that won't help pat the bills nothing will.

  • @khatpaufridaytalks2670
    @khatpaufridaytalks2670 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @nickford5549
    @nickford5549 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the efficiency, you need to check out randy Oliver’s mite washer

  • @gerardjohnson2106
    @gerardjohnson2106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good information

  • @TheSoilandGreen
    @TheSoilandGreen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This process of shaking bees make me cringe. The day when we don’t need to treat for mites will come. I split very aggressively for the brood breaks of 21 days or so. This helps drastically with the mites.

  • @أبوعبدالرحمانسعدو
    @أبوعبدالرحمانسعدو ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Professor Bob, I liked your dedication to work. A young man, 39 years old, has been a beekeeper for 20 years. I am looking for a job. Do you employ foreigners? Thank you.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the inquiry but we don't need any extra help at this time.

  • @NaturesImageFarmGregBurns
    @NaturesImageFarmGregBurns 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video on Thymol Bob and crew! I appreciate the inside look as to not only “How” but as to the “Why”. Those Caucasian x Carni genetics are going like gang busters up here in Ohio! Thanks again for everything Bob.

  • @thenewbeejournal
    @thenewbeejournal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Bob for another video full of good information. We happen to like very much when you 'sidetrack' and talk about something related, some great knowledge comes out when that happens; this time you mention not liking going into winter with massive populations, and we were a bit intrigued as new beekeepers are told to seek going into winter with big clusters to survive. Is this relates to amount of resources? Thank you again Bob

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In our area 6 frames of healthy bees will get through the winter just fine and will use a lot less resources to do it. The type of bee does make a difference though. Carniolan and Caucasian bees tend to be more winter hardy than Italians. It has to do with where those races evolved.

    • @thenewbeejournal
      @thenewbeejournal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you @@bobbinnie9872 for taking the time to reply, much appreciated as always.

  • @andywhite9932
    @andywhite9932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr Bob. I don’t recall ever watching a video of you harvesting supers. Would like to see a video of yall in action

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The only video on this so far is "How We Remove Bees From Honey Supers. th-cam.com/video/6ldD3cNGung/w-d-xo.html

  • @scrotiemcboogerballs1981
    @scrotiemcboogerballs1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That stuff looks just like soap foam it’s amazing how much work bee keepers put in making honey I see better now why it costs so much for a little jar thanks for sharing buddy hope these videos help others god bless everyone

  • @jimhegarty9561
    @jimhegarty9561 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Bob, I saw the green plastic frames in several supers. Some had one, some had 2. I assume those are for drones? How do you decide when and how many to install? Thank you. These videos are so helpful.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      We like to have a drone frame in every brood nest although they occasionally show up in deep boxes being used for an extracting super. You might check out our video "Drone Comb & Drone Mating Behavior" th-cam.com/video/w25tA-W7N6g/w-d-xo.html

    • @jimhegarty9561
      @jimhegarty9561 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbinnie9872 Thank you.

  • @brianwho4533
    @brianwho4533 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question. I have some double nucs 2-3 deep with 4 frames per box. How much do you think I should use? I'm at 8-12 frames per colony. I've never used it before. Then after watching you adjust for size box and temperature. I'm just not sure what the heck I'm doing. I don't want to have them all take off. The temperature is fine, we're back to 70-84 for the high. I've learned a lot from you. TH-cam is great. We all get to learn from people with great knowledge and experience. Hopefully bypassing so many mistakes as a new bee keeper. Thank you for putting in the time to making the videos. You've gotten pretty good at it.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would try 25 grams and watch them carefully. Thanks.

  • @texasfriendlybeekeepers8210
    @texasfriendlybeekeepers8210 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey bob...you have a link to your veil and hard hat. --great video!!

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I purchased them from Kelly Beekeeping which is now owned by Mann Lake but I don't see what I have in their catalog.

  • @HimalayanBeekeeper
    @HimalayanBeekeeper 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir what category your you tube channel please tell me

  • @noahG82
    @noahG82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm looking to put my 2nd full dose of apigaurd on Tuesday being as the following week is below 80 degrees and in high 70s. How long should I leave this second one on for and can I super up after a period of time to try to get a golden rod flow. We have a 100 acres of goldenrod around my hives and I was hoping to nab a little bit since I didn't get any honey this year as I was in split and expansion mode utilizing all that information you taught me with these videos!!

  • @АбдухоликРаупов
    @АбдухоликРаупов ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Здравствуйте Боб скажите пожалуйста что за гель спасибо

  • @vanjapejovic7662
    @vanjapejovic7662 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Bob, some 10 days ago or so I applied apiguard for the first time in my small apiary. I have noticed that colonies do not take syrup as they used to do. What could be the reason for that, smell from apiguard or...Did you noticed something similar, so far?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It can slow them down but they should get back to it if there are plenty of bees.

  • @МихайлоПавлюк-т5ъ
    @МихайлоПавлюк-т5ъ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Професійна пасіка як дизлайки

  • @BrownAndDaughters
    @BrownAndDaughters ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do you leave the truck doors open?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We leave our water bottles in the truck and use them often.

  • @DRIECUTHoney
    @DRIECUTHoney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video would have been helpful about a month ago. I lost a little over 20% when I gave full dose and tells where in the 90s. I had one colony with 7 in the wash, all the others had 0-3 in the wash. I killed some good queens.
    I’m excited to here you speak in person at the hive life conference. Thanks for all your great videos.

  • @Northstar7733
    @Northstar7733 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would there be this big mite problem if bee keepers didn't have so many hives in the same area?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mite problems are less when there are less colonies in one area.

  • @christopherhandy9569
    @christopherhandy9569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If queen doesn't lay will that help with varroa treatment.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can only theorize, but I think so.

  • @강성일-s6z
    @강성일-s6z ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I am a young beekeeper who raises bees in Korea. Is there any way to buy and use them in Korea? I hope I can buy it on Amazon

  • @aarondlancaster
    @aarondlancaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would be good if you say the date of the shooting when you're monologuing so we know when it was shot in reference to any timeframes you say.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're right. Seems like there's always something I miss. The date was August 20. Thanks.

    • @aarondlancaster
      @aarondlancaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbinnie9872 thanks! Keep up the good content production. It's great! Hope you're doing well.

  • @markblust5824
    @markblust5824 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are they pumping into the hive?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Apiguard gel mite treatment.

  • @bradgoliphant
    @bradgoliphant ปีที่แล้ว

    Follow up question Bob. Need your help.
    Six days ago, on a 55 degree day, I gave an OAV treatment because I was seeing a few mites on my bottom pest tray.
    Two days after treatment I counted 249 dead adult mites. Following day I counted 159 adults mites. Following day there were 137-mix of adults and white infants. . Today, which is six days after treatment, I counted 97; a lot of which were smaller and white infant mites.
    Are these numbers alarming? Would you do another treatment in a couple weeks, or could these numbers be fall offs from VSH cleaning?
    Thank you.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Brad. I believe I would do another treatment now no matter what the reason for those results.

  • @mindylabean8363
    @mindylabean8363 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much Apiguard would a 5 frame queen castle need? The queen is about a month old.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      Temperatures would play a big roll in this but in our area I would probably try 12 gram on one and see what happens.

  • @nn54657
    @nn54657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greetings sir. I have a question, how to make the syrup bee feeder you have? Could you give me instructions to construct such feeder or eventually to tell me where I can buy it?
    Thanks in advance

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We purchase our inside feeders from Mann Lake. www.mannlakeltd.com/shop-all-categories/hive-colony-maintenance/feeders/pro-feeders

    • @nn54657
      @nn54657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bobbinnie9872 Hello Bob. This site won't open for some reason, but thanks anyway. I follow your channel regularly. Greetings from Serbia.

  • @أبوعبدالرحمانسعدو
    @أبوعبدالرحمانسعدو ปีที่แล้ว

    Please what is the name of this medicine for moths

  • @charlesthomas5737
    @charlesthomas5737 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Bob, Now I see how easy it is to use I will be trying Apiguard next mite season. I run five frame deep nuc's five over five, what your recommendation for the dose on them 30ml ? treat them like a single ten frame.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would treat them like a single ten frame.

  • @dandorosheff256
    @dandorosheff256 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Bob. Thanks for the continued sharing. How long will a tub of Apiguard last if not completely used up? With lid on proper and in a shed. How about a climate controlled area?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It does slowly degrade after opening, even if kept cool. By next year I would probably not use it.

  • @lwinston5950
    @lwinston5950 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What type of feeders are you using

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Our inside feeders are called cap and ladder feeders from Mann Lake. www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeeping/hives/feeders/9-1-8-pro-feeder-2-1-2-wide-1-1-2-gallon-with-cap-ladder-180-feeders/

  • @melaniejenkins109
    @melaniejenkins109 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We use apiguard but I couldn't never sacrifice bees in an alcohol wash

  • @larrynoe6276
    @larrynoe6276 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your honeybee videos and I was watching your mite treatment and I am wondering where you get the bucket of Apiguard mite treatment from I want to order some of it in a half gallon bucket or a quart. Thanks and God bless you!

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      www.dadant.com/catalog/m01481-apiguard-3kg-tub

  • @denniscrutchfield3395
    @denniscrutchfield3395 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    put me on your list, i would like to buy some of those older queens and try out. thanks

  • @thilltony3362
    @thilltony3362 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bob, thank you so much for posting these videos. One question, what are you feeding the bees and how do you get it in such quantities? Thanks again!

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're feeding one to one in this video and we mix our own from granulated sugar that we purchase by the semi load.

    • @thilltony3362
      @thilltony3362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bobbinnie9872 , Wow, that's impressive. I need to find a semi-truck full of honey!

  • @goodoleme
    @goodoleme 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do apiguard treatment and feed simultaneously? I thought no.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Myself and others I know do it all the time. Check out the manufactures site. www.vita-europe.com/beehealth/products/apiguard/

  • @sonofthunder.
    @sonofthunder. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi bob ,love the video ,and education ,do you ever use dishsoap instead of alcohol,like randy

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven't yet but I intend to try it. Thanks.

  • @ReaganElite
    @ReaganElite 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice set up 4 hives side by side, but, my bees are agressive, it would be advisable doing it like that?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These are set up on pallets for easy moving. Working mean bees on pallets is harder because touching the first one disturbs the rest.

  • @palkoltai2211
    @palkoltai2211 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Professor Bee Bob"!
    I have not seen the Apigard foamed form in Europe! factory foamed or did you mix it with water?? Hello from Hungary! (oxalic acid is in fashion here recently...) how many times a year (4-5-6?) should the 1.5 gallon feeder be filled with syrup and what kind of corn syrup??

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All of the Apiguard I know of in this country is in a gel form. There are recipes for making your own but I purchase the name brand Apiguard. Oxalic is gaining popularity here also and we use it in the winter when the colonies are broodless. Different colonies and different years have a different feed regimen. Some get almost none and some may get 10 buckets of sucrose sugar syrup. It depends on many factors.

  • @xcamrider
    @xcamrider 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for these great videos. So it sounds like you try and give 50 grams once a week for two weeks. If needed, you will add a third dose? I’ve been using 1/2 a tray of Apiguard (~25 grams) with mixed results. Some mite counts go up and some go down even after 4 weekly treatments. It’s been hot in the Piedmont of NC.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, we'll check mite counts before giving a third treatment. If we still have a few mites we'll do a third.

  • @benjaminmeadows1380
    @benjaminmeadows1380 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    On this how much to use 90 degree here in Florida our weather is up and hurricane season I got singles now

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would recommend half doses with a rim in your situation. You might try a couple of colonies and make sure it's not driving all the bees out before doing all your colonies. Some bees hanging outside at first is normal if it's hot.

    • @benjaminmeadows1380
      @benjaminmeadows1380 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbinnie9872 ok Bob thanks only got four hives 30 mm will be 👌

  • @sidelinerbeekeeper
    @sidelinerbeekeeper 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Drone frame in every colony? Will that help draw worker foundation more true? Goldenrod flow is heavy this year in my area, filling frames fast and nucs drawing foundation. I usually have to feed by September15th when the flow finally starts but this year it bloomed four weeks early.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, we try to have a drone frame in every colony to give the bees a place to have drone comb so there will be less drone brood on worker comb and also to make sure we have plenty of drones for mating queens. That"s good news on your golden rod flow.

  • @kevinj.monfelt9760
    @kevinj.monfelt9760 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I noticed that you don't have pollen sub on, is that to get the bees focused on the treatment or something else?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At the time of this video we knew that the queens weren't laying much because of the treatment and that a fall pollen flow was going to start within a week or two so we opted not to feed pollen supplement. The most common time for us to use supplement is in late winter or in mid summer during a drought year.

  • @christophersublett1037
    @christophersublett1037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Bob I hope all is well. I'm in central AR and pulled honey on the 4th and did an alcohol wash and had averaged 8 to 12 mites per 300 on my colonies which is way above where I need to be. I used Apivar prior to this and I don't think it did the trick. We are having a bad heat wave here with high humidity; temperatures consistently 95 to 100 with no end in site. My main question is I really want to use Apiguard, but boy I'm afraid even a 1/2 dose might be too much with this heat (Running double deeps with brood super put on after honey extraction). With that being said I feel like I really need to treat with these current mite numbers, so I'm thinking of Oxalic acid now and then Oxalic acid again in the broodless period end of Nov 1st part of Dec. Also not much here in the way of end of summer flow or fall flow we get a mild amount of goldenrod but it's nothing to write home about. I would greatly value your opinion on my current situation. Thank you for all of the videos and all of the advice it is greatly appreciated!

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Christopher. It looks like some sort of treatment is needed before things get way out of hand. The oxalic vaporization will work right now but treatments would need to be close together and numerous. The current thinking is 3 or 4 days apart, at least 7 times. When broodless in winter only twice is needed. Good luck.

    • @christophersublett1037
      @christophersublett1037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bobbinnie9872 Thanks a million Bob I'll let you know how it goes!

  • @GoneWildKennels
    @GoneWildKennels 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If the borders open up will you sell queens to alberta ,Canada ?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry, we don't ship queens. We are not a large queen producer and sell everything we have as pick up only.

  • @ReederBeekeeping
    @ReederBeekeeping 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Better to swirl with the mite wash rather than shake up and down so the mites can sink.

  • @bradgoliphant
    @bradgoliphant ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Bob. So if this Apiguard can shut queen laying down, this should not be used early spring-correct? Can this treatment effect wax and or brood? I’m thinking of trying it. It’s best for treating after spring flow and late fall-correct?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      I've used Apiguard in the spring and found it useful. It can slow the queen down some but not as bad as it does in warm, late summer weather. Thymol does get absorbed by beeswax in a big way but it dissipates rapidly so I don't consider it an issue.

  • @jonnance7012
    @jonnance7012 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Bob. In the video there’s a of a alcohol wash picture that probably had 30 or more mites in it. What did you treat that hive with and did it survive?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jon. That picture is taken from another source and wasn't from my colonies. However, I have had numbers like that on other occasions and was able to save them as long as it wasn't too late in the season.

  • @blackbox_gardener
    @blackbox_gardener 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you!
    One question: One treatment is enough? Or two weeks later the second time?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It depends on the mite numbers. The last yard I showed had low numbers so I felt one was enough. For larger numbers we would want to use at least two or possibly three. Having treatment present through a cycle of brood would have the greatest affect.

    • @blackbox_gardener
      @blackbox_gardener 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bobbinnie9872 Oh, i'm sorry. Now I understand. Thank you very much for your answer. Best regards

  • @weavinghedonist
    @weavinghedonist 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr Bob, what are injecting the apiguard into? Are those paper towels???

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are cards that come with the apigaurd.

  • @naturessweetbees3033
    @naturessweetbees3033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you consider treating with Formic Acid since it is similar to the Apiguard treatment? Or do you feel you get better results with Apiguard?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Although my past experience with formic acid has been negative I know of several large beekeepers that feel it's their best choice. Like Apigaurd, I believe there's a learning curve with formic acid and it can be used effectively. Apiguard is definitely safer to handle for us but formic is less toxic to the colony in the end. Handled properly, I think formic can be just as effective as Apigaurd.

    • @namentatic4978
      @namentatic4978 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have purchased 95% formic acid and I'll be using the "always" (pads for women) to inject 35 ml in it.

    • @naturessweetbees3033
      @naturessweetbees3033 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@namentatic4978 I used the pads that go in the bottom of meat packages with 30ml making sure the temperature would not exceed the recommended 29 degree celius theshold. They seem to work very well and very inexpensive. The bees will propolis them down too... much like they did to Bob's Gell pads. I have never used Apiguard before, so very curious of the results.

    • @namentatic4978
      @namentatic4978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@naturessweetbees3033 , use a sandwich zip lock bag, and put inside mason jar's lid. Cut its shape in the middle on just one side of sandwich bag and take that lid off. Put that pad in it. Put it in your hive with opened side up, and inject the formic acid in pad. Keep injecting every seven days, four times. You will not have problem removing it later.

  • @thehoneybeeadventure6818
    @thehoneybeeadventure6818 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I presume this 3kg tub is the same as the small 50g trays made by Vita. I have alway stuck to the "no feed" while applying, You havbe good success rate while feeding?. Its always an issue for me as everything end of summer is done at the same time, remove honey, feed, treat, but it can take six weeks to treat. I maybe just try feed while treat and see results.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've never noticed an issue with feeding at the same time. Like you, we have a short time to get everything done.

  • @joshualachmann376
    @joshualachmann376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bob, for a double deep hive where the top deep is mostly honey should apiguard be placed in between the two deeps? Or is placing it on top of both deeps still effective? Thanks in advance!

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Studies have shown it to be more affective when placed on top with a rim.

  • @chuckhudgins8481
    @chuckhudgins8481 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you get Apiguard in the tub I have only seen it in tin of 10 per pack

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We purchase it from Dadant. Apiguard, www.dadant.com/catalog/m01481...

  • @honeydropfarm1605
    @honeydropfarm1605 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bob, I've got nothing against alcohol washes but I've never tried one, because I hate "wasting" bees and I hate that I might kill a queen. I've been using sugar rolls, trying to do it the same way every time so it's consistent enough to compare. What do YOU think of sugar rolls?

    • @thedeafcattledog8608
      @thedeafcattledog8608 ปีที่แล้ว

      Research shows that the shaking kills the bees after a couple of days. Also, if you buy the powdered sugar from the store instead of making your own, it will likely have corn starch in it and that will kill the bees too. If you can do it without shaking the bees with homemade powdered sugar, it should work to see if you have mites or not. There’s also CO2, but again- don’t shake the bees hard!

  • @beekeepinggarden165
    @beekeepinggarden165 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Bob I have question about how much you will put in to nucs like 5/6 frames how many ml or gram you will apply ???

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're putting 15 as long as temps are too high.

  • @texasfriendlybeekeepers8210
    @texasfriendlybeekeepers8210 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you feed while using Thymol? great video!!

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have without trouble. Thanks.

    • @texasfriendlybeekeepers8210
      @texasfriendlybeekeepers8210 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbinnie9872 thanks Bob
      Quick question - on treating Apiguard with double deep
      You apply on pad on top of frames in bottom deep?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@texasfriendlybeekeepers8210 We put it on a pad over the top deep with a rim. It's shown in our video "Using Apiguard for Varroa Mite Treatment" th-cam.com/video/zxZ76ZboXFI/w-d-xo.html

    • @IndiBex86
      @IndiBex86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was so satisfying to see the speed and efficiency at which you three worked to treat and feed so many hives! Thanks for this video.

  • @slyguy1511
    @slyguy1511 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome, sir! I would be interested to know what is in EASYCHECK. What is the recept.
    I do not speak English. you may not have understood in the video.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The EasyCheck has three parts. #1, The bottom bowl, #2, the top lid and #3, the inside bowl with holes which holds the bees being shaken. We fill the bottom with enough alcohol to be slightly over the bottom of the inner bowl.

    • @slyguy1511
      @slyguy1511 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbinnie9872 How many serious alcohol? Is it pure alcohol? Is it true that you need winter windshield washer fluid?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@slyguy1511 We use both 91% and 70% rubbing alcohol. I have not tried windshield washer fluid.

  • @branchbrookfarm
    @branchbrookfarm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Bob, I noticed you were putting your treatment on the second brood box. I’m assuming you were targeting the brood? I know the bees will remove all of the treatment. So if your hive has brood in both boxes will the bottom brood box receive enough treatment to kill the mites?
    Thanks Moe

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Research has shown it works best when applied on top with a rim so I go with that unless the colony is only residing in the bottom box. Then I would probably put it in the middle.

    • @branchbrookfarm
      @branchbrookfarm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbinnie9872 Thanks Bob!! Have a great week!!

  • @prakashhoney4547
    @prakashhoney4547 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello sir

  • @hootervillehoneybees8664
    @hootervillehoneybees8664 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your yards must over lap with others .. north we do early spring apivar treatment I won't even see mite till aug can pretty much get away waiting on fall using oav once they go brood less . I'm at 1/4% average right now

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, there are other bees in our area. But what probably has just as much affect is our longer brood rearing period.

    • @hootervillehoneybees8664
      @hootervillehoneybees8664 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      True y'all never are truly brood less for long. I think colony's are more likely to collapse in the north from viruses the mites spread .. they are sick normally in October you'll know it bees fly off leave small doomed cluster . Bee keepers will blame it on moisture and number of things seeing there's still small doomed cluster around into Jan .. going to be interesting see what kinda kill you get with apiguard

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hootervillehoneybees8664 We'll have a follow up report soon.

  • @justinfitzer6846
    @justinfitzer6846 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you share your abscond rate?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      None that I know of in this season.

    • @justinfitzer6846
      @justinfitzer6846 ปีที่แล้ว

      @bobbinnie9872 I may need some tutoring. We have had 3 percent, half dose , at 90 degree average temp. Lol

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      Our average temp has been a few degrees lower than your's. That small amount could make a difference.@@justinfitzer6846

  • @kevinluukinen8333
    @kevinluukinen8333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would be the amount you suggest for a five frame nic

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Possibly 15 grams. I would experiment a little before giving it to a lot of them.

  • @ssmith517
    @ssmith517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    bob what mite count are you comfortable with at this time of year that you wouldn't do a third round

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Two would be the max knowing that we will be doing oxalic vaporization in winter. If we were not doing that I would want to see no more than one.

  • @thomasbacon
    @thomasbacon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you don't mind I'd like your opinion on this. When I mite wash if possible I sample frames that have high numbers of newly emerged bees and bees actively emerging. My thoughts are that it the best way to sample the level of mites in the brood vs on the bees. Curious if you've conpared that method vs open brood?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've have not done a good test on this. I've heard it from researchers I know and trust.

    • @thomasbacon
      @thomasbacon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbinnie9872 understood, thank you.

  • @МаксимЕрмаков-э9н
    @МаксимЕрмаков-э9н 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Что это за пена?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Это гель с тимолом под названием Апигуард.

  • @burleybeeyard
    @burleybeeyard 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to move in this direction but I’m nervous doing it in the Mississippi heat…

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Experiment with half doses.

    • @burleybeeyard
      @burleybeeyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbinnie9872 just started trying 3 G doses. If the 2nd deep isn’t drawn out, would it be better to place the dose over the 1st? Between the boxes.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@burleybeeyard If the second box isn't drawn I would probably put it in the middle. Part of the way it works involves the bees touching it and trying to remove it. If the top box doesn't have any bees in it this wouldn't happen.

    • @burleybeeyard
      @burleybeeyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Bob. You’ve been an enormous help to my small operation.

  • @dianetaylor6751
    @dianetaylor6751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am thinking a dosing gun might save some time and effort!

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably worth looking into.

    • @dianetaylor6751
      @dianetaylor6751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbinnie9872 Told the hubby to look at work cuz they were throwing new ones out. If he has any I will send a couple to you. Least I can do for all you have taught me.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dianetaylor6751 Thank you.