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Lorob Bees
United States
Приєднався 3 сер 2020
Our goal is to show people how easy beekeeping can be to help encourage new beekeepers.
We do monthly giveaways on our Facebook page so be sure to check it out if you haven't already
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We do monthly giveaways on our Facebook page so be sure to check it out if you haven't already
Facebook.com/LorobbeesLLC
Відео
Checking in with Pop - Day in the Shop Ep 2
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In this episode of our "Day in the Shop" series, we take you along for another hands-on day at work. We discovered some refurbished InstantVap 18V units and had a productive discussion about the Hive IQ solutions we're developing. The highlight of the day, though, was visiting my grandfather, "Pop," in his garage. At 88 years young, Pop still loves working on projects, including building some o...
Hive IQ colonies just got an UPGRADE - Day in the Shop Ep 1
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Discover how we’ve successfully upgraded Hive IQ colonies to be treated with Oxalic Acid Vaporizers, allowing beekeepers to build safer, more sustainable hives that produce more honey. In this behind-the-scenes video, meet Cheyenne Pollock and our shop dog, Honey, as we walk through product design improvements and showcase our latest prototype tests, including the InstantVap and InstantVap Comp...
Lorob Bees September 24' Update
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Just a quick update to talk about our new ventures, I only drop a few hints into the new machines and next steps were taking as a company. Stay tuned for these updates at a minimum as we give you a sneak peek into the behind the scenes world of lorobbees!!
Finally are seeing some activity from monarch butterflies on my milkweed plant
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Instantvap 18v Compact Instructions - Lorob Bees
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Check out our latest video on the InstantVap 18V Oxalic Acid Vaporizer, the perfect tool for treating varroa mites in honey bee colonies. In this video, we cover everything you need to know, including detailed instructions, what's included in the box, and a step-by-step guide on how to use the unit. Learn more about the InstantVap 18V and how it can benefit your beekeeping by visiting our websi...
Natalee teaches Rob about Marking Queens and Selling Nucs
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In my quest to become a better beekeeper and to educate others on effective mite control, we’ve taken our show on the road! Our journey through Missouri was truly rewarding with a few stops and several days packed with insights. One of the highlights of the trip was visiting an apiary maintained by the Summers family. I had a fantastic time learning and sharing experiences. You can check out Na...
Shocking New Method for Varroa Mite Washes - You Won't Believe How Easy It Is!
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Welcome to Lorob Bees, your go-to channel for all things beekeeping! In this video, we’ll show you how to effortlessly perform varroa mite washes using our innovative tools, including the versatile Sampling Tray that doubles as a Grafting Tray, and the efficient Lorobbees Quick Dry. Additionally, discover our Queen Excluder for your mite wash cup, designed to make the process even smoother. Joi...
Fiber lasers make the best markings! This is product number 3!
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A mini truck beekeeping experience is always one for the books! #Minitruck #beekeeping #colony
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#Fiberlaser #PETG #3dprinting #beekeeping #varroa #beekeeping #researchanddevelopment
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Bee-Vac for the win! Gotta love a good swarm removal!
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Dual queen swarm! The best bees are FREE BEES
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When HONEY Meets METAL
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Join us for a special peek into the fusion of metal craftsmanship and beekeeping with our latest video, "When Metal Meets Honey Bees." This week, we're excited to collaborate once again with J.G. Edelen, our trusted partner in manufacturing innovative products. At Lorob Bees, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and productivity of honey bee hives through advanced treatment devices. This vi...
Got honey bees? This is my favorite way to remove swarms from hard to reach places! #beefriendly
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Nothing like watching a colony form another, good thing we have awesome neighbors! #beekeeping
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Nice to see a Family Business! Keep up the good work!
Your mom is such a hoot. Loved seeing the interaction of the family. Thanks Rob.
The gadgets you use are so cool!😮
Thanks! We move into our new shop NOV1, and I’m extremely excited to share our new machines we have on order for that shop so stay tuned!
Finally broke down and got the compact....it's a game changer for sure..👍👍
I aint usin that fancy caliber thing but I know they're different sizes. HAH.
Shes a trip for sure! She was dead right too lol
Mite “Wersh” lol
How many times do you use the insravap , do use it just the one time per season or 2 or 3 times each hive
Stupid question. For a hive with 2 deeps and/or more, how do you treat each deep with 4 grams without damaging a frame? I get the very bottom deep shooting through the front but how do you treat the 2nd brood box above without damaging a frame? Upon inspection, any frame near where an access hole was made, after OA was vaporized, the bees stopped building or storing on that frame….. Almost need a cooler OA delivery….. I know that’s counterproductive to the sublimation process just need to know if I should repeat the dose again for bigger hives. Thanks!
I would never ever put 8 grams of OA into a box of bees.. EVER. 4g through the font door only on a double deep should be the maximum. Putting too much OA on the colony when its not needed can stress the queen and cause various other issues. On a second note it can also be related to things other then OA, i have followed a few roads like this over the years and each time have found that it just tends to be a statistics in the colony that two events are going on at the same time but only noticed post a treatment event. Oxalic acid is found naturally in the hive, the honey and even in the wax due to its natural properties. During the sublimination process it is not degraded or changed therefor having no negative effect on the bees. Some have even mentioned that it stimulates the colonies though that theory has not been proven.
I've had mine all season and love the way it works. Clean unit every time we start
I've seen some people put a towel in the hive entrance...is this necessary to block the entrance with the towel?
The more that you sell, the colony, the better the treatment is. Generally, the style of hives that I use are better sealed the most so I do not really worry about it. But if it is windy, I will cover it in some capacity.
YES! A wet towel is what I use. Block as much as you can.
I use a 1/4" hole drilled in the back of the hive....minimal drift out the front👍
Can I just say I purchased one of your battery units for OA treatment and LOVE it. So easy to use and fast.
Always great to hear!!
Thankyou Rob. I owe yeah one. Cheers
Your customer service is Top Notch
Great news and information Rob!
Looking forward to your big announcements. Sounds like things are really going well for you my friend!
OA vaporization is my go to and favorite way to treat. Love my insta-vap, this tool enables me to help a lot of fellow beekeepers. I fear with the introduction of extended slow release strips we are setting ourselves up for mite resistance against OA in the future. I simply would never want to lose the current efficacy we have with OA vapor. Now that we have extended release strips available , are the commercial outfits going to blindly treat with these strips, leaving OA slow release in all their colonies, then 3 years from now selling their bees to the public which are now resistant to OA. It seems these has happened with other products as well. My hope is with the release of OA strips we are not setting ourselves up for a fall.
At last, watching my hives inflammation fade day after day until they completely vanished was such a relief, I went with what I pointed out and within the first 10 days or so the urticaria was barely visible! I just go'ogled the latest by Shane Zormander and after 20 days my skin has never been healthier!
Your personal customer service getting back to a question was awesome. Love your product and it is working to help knock down my mite population.
I was looking for a glass top demo.....Thank you
Hey Rob, bought an InstaVap in July of last year and it does NOT appear to have the battery protection on it. Is this an issue?
Hey there, not an issue but we can add it as a service if you would like to send it in for upgrade. The cost is $65, that includes parts labor and return shipping. If you want more info or our mailing address feel free to email us at lorobbees@gmail.com
I recommend this unit to anyone out there wanting something to treat their bees with. I just got mine about a month ago and am very pleased with it so far. Thanks for a great product.
Aww, glad you like your unit so much!
About laying workers: 3 weeks after no queen, the workers ovaries turn on, and workers lay drone eggs in worker cells, and at capping they dome over.. alternatively, a poorly mated queen can sometimes produce only drones.
About strong nucs: I bought four this spring, and they were really strong and populated, so I had to split more or less the week of installation, and wound up with four more nucs! One had already made swarm cells before pickup..
I’ve had a few queens “faint” after marking, but they get back to normal after a few minutes. Maybe it’s the compression of the thorax from the “ foam in the tube” queen marking method. You don’t compress the thorax, so no fainting.
A great recap of your visit Rob! Thanks for coming to MO and marking a drone for us. 🐝
Nice
Nice print farm!
Thanks!
00:17:26 Was that the queen spotted by the camera man?😮
Great job Natalie, Rob needs lesson on catching queens.
You got that right! Showed me I have to get out of the office more lol
Good times with Natalee!! Great video.
Yes it was!
well ordered we will give it a test one of my fears are is getting the queen in.
I’ve killed a ton of queens over the years while rushing. The goal with the new tools is to try and mitigate that as much as possible
Love your innovative thinking!
Thanks!
I have never counted each bee one by one, 1/2 a cup IS the sample size. AND I've never killed a queen yet but I'm pretty good at spotting them. How do the alcohol fumes not hurt her? Quality looking products but I think this lure is for the fisherman and not the fish!
For the most accurate results, it is crucial to individually count bees during testing. Without precise counts, estimates of infestation levels can be significantly off, as I have observed with many beekeepers who thought their sample sizes were accurate but were mistaken. Additionally, I have experienced the accidental loss of three queens over the years due to rushing the wash process. To avoid such issues, I recommend using the Dawn dish soap method, as outlined by Randy Oliver. I realize these techniques may not be suitable for everyone, but for many beekeepers like myself, they significantly enhance the efficiency and precision of our mite washes.
If you want to make a product to make mite washes better, invent a washer jar that doesn't leak.
The new cups don’t leak, they really have fixed their injection molds over the years
I was hoping that last product was a randy oliver swirling mixer
We obviously will not copy what Randy does, but we do have hopes in the future to fix that problem as well
Id love a mixer like his made commercial
So, how does the "queen excluder" part work? THat wasn't very clear in the video. Thank you.
We will have a more in depth video coming in the near future on all 3 devices
I laugh each time you say “warsh”
Good old Baltimore accent coming through strong as always haha!
@@LorobBees they say “warsh” in KY also.
what is the scale that you were using?
It’s a simple pocket scale from Amazon. I ordered 500 in bulk. Just don’t have them on the website yet
Take my money! (again)
Great innovation Rob. Well thought out. Look forward to trying it one day.
So darn slick.
Interesting anyway you could use that attachment on your varroa sampler to attach it to a vaporizer? You could give a small dose for those 400 or so bees release them back to the colony alive then count the dropped mites? Would eliminate the need for soap water alcohol etc and most everyone already has OA.
I’ve done tons of testing like this. It takes over a day worth of time. Would require tons of testing cups and much more legwork. I was hopeful but it’s just not the right solution
Bummer 😢
Hi Rob! Where can we get the adaptor for the Apimaye hive like you have on yours?
Could i do this also with my Xtool F1 ? i am really newbie and don't know how to start with the settings for this material, any help would be welcome, thanks a lot in advance
That’s cool! Too bad you couldn’t use it to zap the Varroa mites.
Wicked
I cannot wait to order mine.
Aww, we’re very excited. I think they will help people a lot. Many long days and nights to get us here. Still more to go to get to the finish line on time.
Awesome product! Excited to get one.
Smooth hose works better.
What do you mean? The inside of the hose is smooth. Are you talking about an attachment?
I believe he means a hose that is not corrugated?
As long as you arent injuring them
Not at all, please to say these bees made it into my apiary and are doing great!
@@LorobBees great to hear. Need more honey bees
A special value that's just the regular hose.
Yep, the regular hose to the Colorado bee vac from BetterBee
He said vacuum