Contrary to the rumors floating around it's actually not available yet. I spoke with Jennifer Berry about the vaccine yesterday and she says it definitely works. She would know because it was her lab that did the research in the USA and coincidentally she used bees purchased from me to do the work with. Would I use it when it becomes available? I would like to learn more first. I'll be seeing Jennifer next week and I'll be talking to her about it more. In my personal experience AFB was much more common when I lived and operated in Oregon in the 1980's and yes I did see it a couple of times back then. It was all around me and I knew a number of other beekeepers that experienced it big time. One friend of mine lost 400 colonies out of 2200 when they had to be burned. I have not seen it since I moved to Georgia. Although I have my theories as to why I really can't say for sure.
@bobbinnie9872 At least we now have an option which before, it was impossible to cure. Time will tell, but it's very good to see people & scientific communities working for us... I can't wait for the bulletproof solutions against varroa mites....
@@cameronb6498 I believe that our current stock of bees that have become resistant to tracheal mites and have had to survive with the increased viral load caused by varroa mites are more hygienic and resilient than our stock from 35 years ago.
I think it disrupts Gods creation, thats just my opinion, i think they are more concerned with big bee farms and im afraid eating the honey from the stores will bee tainted. Love your channel.
Being from a trucking family, learned years back about the twisted strap trick. Makes a huge difference at 55. Cool seeing Jasper, FL. I Grew up next door right across the county line in Madison, Fl, 15 minutes south of Valdosta. Latest video I shot was 20 minutes from Jasper. Thanks for sharing!!
I smiled when you were preparing the forklift because I could hear the younger guys I work with saying "Get down from there Ogie and let me do that, before you break a hip!"
I have been watching a keeper revitalizing a used hummerbee, those are some nice machines. Really like the top forks for securing the boxes. Those foldable lights brackets is smart, I'll bet that has saved lights and a lot of work from time to time. Many people don't know about twisting the strap, Bob must know truckers.😁You get use to working with red lights when your have been in the military.👍
Thank you. If I was still moving bees and pollinating a lot I would consider getting the top clamps. They help a lot if you are moving two or more pallets down a long orchard row. I have also found that when using red lights it's easier for my eyes to readjust to the dark after turning them off. I would think that could be very helpful in the military.
I enjoyed the old photo collection the most here. Was that a younger bearded Bob B in that Montana 1984 photo. I was a senior in high school then, ya got a few years on me Bob. I wish I would have discovered the joy of beekeeping back then, I am on year 9 now.. Thanks as always for the great videos.
Thanks. Yes that was me in my younger days. That picture was taken when moving bees from apple pollination in Washington state to North Dakota for honey production.
Although I have never moved bees with a lift and being a hobbyist, I probably never will, I sure stuffed a lot of salmon into vans in the 11 seasons I worked in Southeast Alaska. I trained some unlikely forklift operators up there. You never know who will shine. Well, it looks like we have our 3" base of crusty, icy, snow on the ground for the next 3 months here in Central NH. In a normal winter, the temps would keep the bees clustered until Maple sugar season starts in early March, but things are not as they were. Temps are running 10-15F above historic averages. I hope I don't have to mess with my bees until March. Until then, all the bee stuff you can post, I will watch!🤠 Thanks for sharing, take care
1 twist let's the air pass by. 2 twists so the boss man doesn't cry. 3 twists and you will never be late. 4 twists now shut the gate. Pretty sunset there. Warm and gloomy in northern Indiana. I suppose better than 20 below cuz we are winter calving. But the mud sure gets old!
Bob and staff really enjoyed the video! All those pictures was great ! You have really worked hard and put in a whole lot of hard miles! All the respect you have is definitely well earned!
Awesome video Bob. Brings back memories. The part I think was the funniest about moving bees. Was when you stopped. to get gas and snacks. When you got ready to leave the gas station. The only people would be around was the store merchant and the beekeepers lol.
Very good video. Love the north Georgia mountains and beekeeping runs through my veins. . Love the art of beekeeping. Shout out from pickens, South Carolina.
Hi Ron. You"re right, it just comes down to personal choice. I can load a semi much faster with a Bobcat on flat ground. Unfortunately we don't always have that up here. Plus, you can teach just about anyone to run a Swinger.
Another good video Bob. I enjoyed the nostalgic pictures at the end. You've done a lot in and for bees. Enjoyed getting to see you at Hive Life and meeting Jeff. He's a character. Here's to a great 2023.
Thank you Mr Bob. Your video editing is getting better and better. I like the way you show most of the process without accelerating the video speed. I'm new to video editing and appreciate the work that goes into that. Thanks
As Bob has said, beekeeping is 50% science and 50% art. After working 10 years in video production for corporate and broadcast video productions. I can say that video too is 50% science and 50% art. The more you do it, the better you get. So keep up the great work
@@bobbinnie9872 I think you have a natural talent for the filming and editing Bob. You did a great job right out of the gate. You somehow imbue class that others can't really duplicate. I really really appreciate the lack of bad music. Makes the viewing much more enjoyable.
@@bobbinnie9872 it's been great to fill some of these reservoirs. We sure need it. Bees on the other hand are hunkered tight. They went into winter with great stores. Here and there we'll drop cans on what needs it. Great idea about the timbers for the bee pallet to sit off the ground👌
Ha Bob I enjoyed the video. I do not think u have shown us a video with u actually moving bees at least I have not seen it. I like your rig. Heard u did a wonderful job at hive life, Kamon had a live chat and u was a topic of the chat, but I am glad u are back I missed your videos while u were gone, I miss bee keeping as well I will be glad when spring gets here. God Bless have a great week
I have an articulating bobcat I bought in the 80’s, foreword and reverse with the peddle, throttle lever and single stick for maneuvering the forks. They don’t make that style anymore. It runs similar to what you have in the video. A great machine and I still have it today. It’s heavy, but it goes everywhere and does anything you need.
Hey Bob ...thanks for speaking to Houston Beekeepers tonight. I love the Pink Pages. With the quote about proof on sugar better for bees. than honey......my phone is exploding asking me where that research is. Any chance you have a link to that study...I sure believe it but sure would be nice to send naysayers a link....thank you sir! Stan Gore . Hives For Heroes.
Wish we had a forklift to move them, we just bend over and pick them up and carry them to the lift gate. Some are triples but most are at least doubles. We usually move 60 to 80 at a time. We do Apples, Blueberries, Cucumbers and Watermelons. I love it though.
Hi Bob. Did the light brackets on your hummerbee come like that or did you do that later. We use ours for cutting firewood and stuff a lot so that would be very useful.
Thanks for sharing question when moving bees have you ever had a accident like truck got in a wreck or when loading/unloading bees the pallet slipped off?
I apologize in advance if this is an ignorant question or you've covered it before, but do you cover the hive entrances when you are moving them? It didn't look like it from the video, but I don't know if that was just because it was cold. If you don't cover them, won't they come out of the hive when they get disturbed by the loading process or while they are being transported to your new yard? Really enjoy your videos. Thank you for all the time and effort you spend doing it.
We will occasionally screen nucs with 1/8 inch hardware cloth when moving in the day time but very rarely screen full hive entrances. We smoke them and move them in daylight if it's cold or move them in the dark if it's not cold. In this video it was after sundown and cool when we loaded and with a little smoke and care they stayed in. Screening can work as long as care is given to not let them overheat which can happen easier than you might think. If screening for a move when warm it is advisable to take the lid off and install a spacer shim with screen on top along with an entrance screen.
LOVED seeing you at Hive Live the other day. What is your opinion on splitting hives early in spring? Is it better to do a walk away split or try to find a queen (if possible) My goal is to try to get as many bees as possible to build stock and combs this year.
Meeting so many great people at hive life was definetly a treat. If you are trying to produce as many colonies as possible you'll definitely make more progress using mated queens because they will build up faster than walk away splits which will start producing brood approximately three weeks later.
"Tufneck Trailers" Paterson Welding, Zolo Springs, Florida. 863 735 1800. I've seen several beekeepers in south Georgia and Florida using these trailers. We like ours.
this may be the silliest question ive asked. but ..do the bees face opposite directions on the pallets or all the same direction? is there a gap between the 4 hives on the pallet?
These are LED lights. On this machine they came from A&O Forklift in Michigan. On our other forklift I used the brightest LED brake and turn signal lights I could find and they work well.
Nice, very nice Bob. The red light, the Fork truck, the trailer on a tilt. Top job. We don't have ones like that. Nice to see every aspect of bees Bob. Nice job...
Whats your opinion on bee vaccine
Contrary to the rumors floating around it's actually not available yet. I spoke with Jennifer Berry about the vaccine yesterday and she says it definitely works. She would know because it was her lab that did the research in the USA and coincidentally she used bees purchased from me to do the work with. Would I use it when it becomes available? I would like to learn more first. I'll be seeing Jennifer next week and I'll be talking to her about it more. In my personal experience AFB was much more common when I lived and operated in Oregon in the 1980's and yes I did see it a couple of times back then. It was all around me and I knew a number of other beekeepers that experienced it big time. One friend of mine lost 400 colonies out of 2200 when they had to be burned. I have not seen it since I moved to Georgia. Although I have my theories as to why I really can't say for sure.
@@bobbinnie9872 what is your theory?
@bobbinnie9872 At least we now have an option which before, it was impossible to cure. Time will tell, but it's very good to see people & scientific communities working for us... I can't wait for the bulletproof solutions against varroa mites....
@@cameronb6498 I believe that our current stock of bees that have become resistant to tracheal mites and have had to survive with the increased viral load caused by varroa mites are more hygienic and resilient than our stock from 35 years ago.
I think it disrupts Gods creation, thats just my opinion, i think they are more concerned with big bee farms and im afraid eating the honey from the stores will bee tainted. Love your channel.
Nice pics at the end ,what a treat!! Thanks
My grandfather taught me the trick about twisting the strap Bob. It also keeps the strap from loosening from the vibration. You're a smart man!
Being from a trucking family, learned years back about the twisted strap trick. Makes a huge difference at 55. Cool seeing Jasper, FL. I
Grew up next door right across the county line in
Madison, Fl, 15 minutes south of Valdosta. Latest video I shot was 20 minutes from Jasper. Thanks for sharing!!
I smiled when you were preparing the forklift because I could hear the younger guys I work with saying "Get down from there Ogie and let me do that, before you break a hip!"
Through the years watching you build a crew has been more than just beekeeping. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Looking good over your Way Bob! It was Fun Meeting you at Hl, Thanks for sharing, Take Care!
Thanks. It was definitely fun to meet everyone.
beautiful..
regardes from Italy
Really enjoyed the pictures at the end.
Beautiful countryside, living on 4x4
I have been watching a keeper revitalizing a used hummerbee, those are some nice machines. Really like the top forks for securing the boxes. Those foldable lights brackets is smart, I'll bet that has saved lights and a lot of work from time to time. Many people don't know about twisting the strap, Bob must know truckers.😁You get use to working with red lights when your have been in the military.👍
Thank you. If I was still moving bees and pollinating a lot I would consider getting the top clamps. They help a lot if you are moving two or more pallets down a long orchard row. I have also found that when using red lights it's easier for my eyes to readjust to the dark after turning them off. I would think that could be very helpful in the military.
@@bobbinnie9872 Oh ya I wanted to say, I only got to watch videos and lives of HL but I agree with you a Blessed event. Have a wonderful day Bob.
You've still got it with that forklift Bob! 👋
For many a year , Sunrise, was my 'end of day'.
There are many ways to live a life.
Thanks for sharing yours...inspiring.
Well said!
I enjoyed the old photo collection the most here. Was that a younger bearded Bob B in that Montana 1984 photo. I was a senior in high school then, ya got a few years on me Bob. I wish I would have discovered the joy of beekeeping back then, I am on year 9 now.. Thanks as always for the great videos.
Thanks. Yes that was me in my younger days. That picture was taken when moving bees from apple pollination in Washington state to North Dakota for honey production.
I enjoyed the nostalgia at the end of your video. Thank you for sharing Bob ☺️
Thank you I never know that red lights to do not sturb bee.
Bob defies the odds💪
Awesome! Neat to see behind the curtain! Enjoyed eating lunch with you guys at Hive Life!
Bob another great video of the moving process, enjoyed all the old pictures at the end. Enjoyed talking with you and crew at Hive Life 2023.
Thank you. We really enjoyed meeting folks too.
Although I have never moved bees with a lift and being a hobbyist, I probably never will, I sure stuffed a lot of salmon into vans in the 11 seasons I worked in Southeast Alaska. I trained some unlikely forklift operators up there. You never know who will shine. Well, it looks like we have our 3" base of crusty, icy, snow on the ground for the next 3 months here in Central NH. In a normal winter, the temps would keep the bees clustered until Maple sugar season starts in early March, but things are not as they were. Temps are running 10-15F above historic averages. I hope I don't have to mess with my bees until March. Until then, all the bee stuff you can post, I will watch!🤠 Thanks for sharing, take care
1 twist let's the air pass by. 2 twists so the boss man doesn't cry. 3 twists and you will never be late. 4 twists now shut the gate.
Pretty sunset there. Warm and gloomy in northern Indiana. I suppose better than 20 below cuz we are winter calving. But the mud sure gets old!
Hi Diane . I'm speaking at the Indiana State Beekeepers Meeting in October. Are you going?
Bob and staff really enjoyed the video! All those pictures was great ! You have really worked hard and put in a whole lot of hard miles! All the respect you have is definitely well earned!
Awesome video Bob. Brings back memories. The part I think was the funniest about moving bees. Was when you stopped. to get gas and snacks. When you got ready to leave the gas station. The only people would be around was the store merchant and the beekeepers lol.
Interesting video as always. Definitely look forward to my Sunday, Bob Binnie, new releases :)
Bring back the old manual 4x4 stick. My Ranger is now electric too. Always preferred the manual stick.
Really cool old photos 😊👍🏻👍🏻
I prefer a stick too but I get employees that can't drive one.
Love the photos Bob! Good memories I hope.
Yes, good memories. Thanks.
Gday Bob have an awesome day mate
Thank you and the same to you..
Nice work! Love everything you are doing! Good luck from Romania!
Thank you very much!
Very good video. Love the north Georgia mountains and beekeeping runs through my veins. . Love the art of beekeeping. Shout out from pickens, South Carolina.
Thanks Kevin. I'm speaking at the Oconee County Beekeepers Association on Thursday, March 9. Maybe I'll see you there.
I was loading equipment up at HL and heard a loud laugh on the loading dock. I thought yep that’s Seth. Funny considering I’ve never met him.
His laugh is very recognizable. (and loud!)
Bob! Great team effort moving those bees. You are a bless man having a great team working along side of you!
Thanks 👍
And I thought 4 wheel dig was just a Southeastern Kentucky term lol. Great video
Another great video showcasing your talent and experience over the years! I’m a Bobcat guy,myself…really doesn’t matter, just what you prefer.
Hi Ron. You"re right, it just comes down to personal choice. I can load a semi much faster with a Bobcat on flat ground. Unfortunately we don't always have that up here. Plus, you can teach just about anyone to run a Swinger.
Another good video Bob. I enjoyed the nostalgic pictures at the end. You've done a lot in and for bees. Enjoyed getting to see you at Hive Life and meeting Jeff. He's a character.
Here's to a great 2023.
Thanks Al. It was great seeing you again too.
Loved the video Bob!! Great sunset pic on the close.
Thanks 👍
Thank you Mr Bob. Your video editing is getting better and better. I like the way you show most of the process without accelerating the video speed. I'm new to video editing and appreciate the work that goes into that. Thanks
Thanks Phillip. I still have a long way to go but I'm having fun learning the process.
As Bob has said, beekeeping is 50% science and 50% art. After working 10 years in video production for corporate and broadcast video productions. I can say that video too is 50% science and 50% art.
The more you do it, the better you get.
So keep up the great work
@@bobbinnie9872 I think you have a natural talent for the filming and editing Bob. You did a great job right out of the gate. You somehow imbue class that others can't really duplicate. I really really appreciate the lack of bad music. Makes the viewing much more enjoyable.
Great video!
Thanks Bob
Thanks Jose. Have you received enough rain yet?
@@bobbinnie9872 it's been great to fill some of these reservoirs. We sure need it.
Bees on the other hand are hunkered tight. They went into winter with great stores. Here and there we'll drop cans on what needs it.
Great idea about the timbers for the bee pallet to sit off the ground👌
Bob que trabalho parabéns um forte abraço e um feliz 2023 para todos.
Ha Bob I enjoyed the video. I do not think u have shown us a video with u actually moving bees at least I have not seen it. I like your rig. Heard u did a wonderful job at hive life, Kamon had a live chat and u was a topic of the chat, but I am glad u are back I missed your videos while u were gone, I miss bee keeping as well I will be glad when spring gets here. God Bless have a great week
Thanks Francis. Spring will be here before you know it.
Good Morning Bob, hope you had a good Hive Iive Conference.
I have an articulating bobcat I bought in the 80’s, foreword and reverse with the peddle, throttle lever and single stick for maneuvering the forks. They don’t make that style anymore. It runs similar to what you have in the video. A great machine and I still have it today. It’s heavy, but it goes everywhere and does anything you need.
Thanks, it was great.
Hey Bob ...thanks for speaking to Houston Beekeepers tonight. I love the Pink Pages. With the quote about proof on sugar better for bees. than honey......my phone is exploding asking me where that research is. Any chance you have a link to that study...I sure believe it but sure would be nice to send naysayers a link....thank you sir! Stan Gore . Hives For Heroes.
Great videos Bob.
Where did you buy your forklift trailer? That’s nice.
Interesting on the red lights, I wonder if a red bee suit would make you invisible and avoid stings😁
Please let me know if it works.
Wish we had a forklift to move them, we just bend over and pick them up and carry them to the lift gate. Some are triples but most are at least doubles. We usually move 60 to 80 at a time. We do Apples, Blueberries, Cucumbers and Watermelons. I love it though.
I've done that many times in my early days. It's hard work.
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Hi Bob. Did the light brackets on your hummerbee come like that or did you do that later. We use ours for cutting firewood and stuff a lot so that would be very useful.
Hi Andrew. On this one I ordered them from the factory that way. On our other machine I made them.
Thanks for sharing question when moving bees have you ever had a accident like truck got in a wreck or when loading/unloading bees the pallet slipped off?
I've had more accidents than I can count. That could be a good video if I could figure out how to present it right.
I apologize in advance if this is an ignorant question or you've covered it before, but do you cover the hive entrances when you are moving them? It didn't look like it from the video, but I don't know if that was just because it was cold. If you don't cover them, won't they come out of the hive when they get disturbed by the loading process or while they are being transported to your new yard? Really enjoy your videos. Thank you for all the time and effort you spend doing it.
We will occasionally screen nucs with 1/8 inch hardware cloth when moving in the day time but very rarely screen full hive entrances. We smoke them and move them in daylight if it's cold or move them in the dark if it's not cold. In this video it was after sundown and cool when we loaded and with a little smoke and care they stayed in. Screening can work as long as care is given to not let them overheat which can happen easier than you might think. If screening for a move when warm it is advisable to take the lid off and install a spacer shim with screen on top along with an entrance screen.
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LOVED seeing you at Hive Live the other day. What is your opinion on splitting hives early in spring? Is it better to do a walk away split or try to find a queen (if possible) My goal is to try to get as many bees as possible to build stock and combs this year.
Meeting so many great people at hive life was definetly a treat. If you are trying to produce as many colonies as possible you'll definitely make more progress using mated queens because they will build up faster than walk away splits which will start producing brood approximately three weeks later.
@@bobbinnie9872 Thank you
Where or who makes the trailer that is hailing the fork lift?
"Tufneck Trailers" Paterson Welding, Zolo Springs, Florida. 863 735 1800. I've seen several beekeepers in south Georgia and Florida using these trailers. We like ours.
They won't mess with cows
I can’t find the video, but you showed your radial arm saw set up. What’s the name of the stops? They seem to be a very nice product
It's shown in "A Commercial Beekeeping Wood Shop" and is a "Maya" brand swing stop. www.mayaposi-stop.
/www.mayaposi-stop.com/
this may be the silliest question ive asked. but ..do the bees face opposite directions on the pallets or all the same direction? is there a gap between the 4 hives on the pallet?
On four way pallets two face one direction and two the opposite direction.
@@bobbinnie9872 ty
What kind of burning material is in your smoker.. new bee keeper.
We use pine straw and hardwood pellets. Our video "Beekeeping Tips For Beginners" shows how we do it. ua-cam.com/video/PHPJu6qidpc/v-deo.html
Where did you find the red lights I have amber on my swinger and don’t work as well as red
These are LED lights. On this machine they came from A&O Forklift in Michigan. On our other forklift I used the brightest LED brake and turn signal lights I could find and they work well.
Thank you I’ll look and see what I find. It was good meeting you and hanging out at our state meeting here in MS bob.
Nice, very nice Bob. The red light, the Fork truck, the trailer on a tilt. Top job. We don't have ones like that. Nice to see every aspect of bees Bob. Nice job...
Thank you.