Beekeeping | Queen Excluder Or Honey Excluder? Worthless Or Worth It? Episode 6
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2021
- Beekeeping can be frustrating if your honey production is poor. Are you wondering why your honey production from your hive is not better? Why do some hives produce tons of honey while others don't? Beekeeping is so much more fun when you can harvest honey. You've taken a beekeeping course and you think you are doing it right, but the honey production is just not there.
It can be so frustrating. It may come down to your queen excluder. This is beekeeping 101, knowing when and how to use your queen excluder can make all the difference in how much honey you may harvest from your bee hive.
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Don’t sweat it David, you provide a great free service already, no need to apologize for trying to make a living on something that you also love
You have become my goto UA-cam bee guy. Your videos are always interesting and informative and I love your delivery. Beekeeping is one of my more recent ventures but I’ve been an amateur radio operator for 28+ years.
Nice!! And thank you for subscribing recently. 73
David, you really DO work hard to bring us some great videos! I appreciate it very much, because I learn so much from watching you. I'm a second year beekeeper, but my colony died over the winter. I have a new one and I'm working hard to get it built up and be able to make it this year. Thank you for the opportunity to win the course you're giving away.
Perfect timing as always. A queen excluder is on my shopping list for tomorrow. So I was excited to get this notification. I’m in my second year of beekeeping, First year for honey! I have three hives now and while I’ve made a lot of mistakes there were twice as many I would’ve made had I not been watching you all this time. Thanks for your consistently informative and fun to watch videos.
Wow, so nice of you to say! I really appreciate the encouragement.
I’m a 2nd year bee keeper and a homeschool mom! My daughter Willow and I always watch your videos. I have learned a lot. Keep up the great work!
Hello April and Willow and thank you soooo much for watching my videos. I'm glad you are learning.🐝👍
When you could not see the queen in the super, why did you not simply remove the queen excluder and shake all the bees off into the box below? That would have given you confidence that the queen is not in the super.
Hey David! First year beekeeper here! I love your videos and have learned many lessons from your channel
Love your Videos, I ordered 2 of your books last week, one for me and 1 for a Friend. Thanks for all the info.
Started my first hive this year and they are doing great thanks to your videos. I would love to win so I can take the knowledge I have already received from your videos to the next level!!
As a first year beekeeper I so appreciate you sharing so much knowledge with all of us. Thank you so being a great mentor.
I’m always Happy to “like” and share your videos!
Bees are really beautiful. I've just recently got into beekeeping, just in the last few weeks, when I was at ace hardware and saw a complete 1-box beehive and made the choice, I even bought that very book of yours on Amazon! Gonna start my new beehive when I'm not living near too many people that can scare the bees into stinging them
I just started bee keeping in florida this year. I am getting alot of great info from your videos. Thank you for doing them.
Good morning Dave.
I use queen extruders in the same way that you do and it works very well. Nine years of trial and error. Thanks for the tip on the burlap . I mix it with cut up pieces of paper, wood from bee packages and dried grass clippings and it works very well. Starts easy, stays lit for a long tome and produces large amounts of cool white smoke. I'm able to work my hives with no protective clothing as long as I smoke well and don't squish any.
Have a fantastic day.
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Thanks David! The two packages I picked up this spring from you are doing great as I continue to learn by watching your videos.
Thanks Aaron, that's good to hear. Already working hard to get the next load of packages ready for this spring!! So much prep to make it all happen in just 9 months.
Love .. Love your videos (and coffee time)!! One year into bee keeping and have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for all the knowledge, David.
Hi David, I have been raising bees for 3 years now, and I have been watching your videos on a regular basis, I would really enjoy taking your course.
Your UA-cam channel is the only bee channel I’m subscribed to. I love how you go into detail. I’m in my first year bee keeping
This is my first year of beekeeping and I am loving your videos as I'm going thru this year of beekeeping!
Like the videos. Very helpful. Been following you all of this year. This is my third year to attempt raising bees, finally harvested my first two gallons of honey. Robber bees have been a real problem in my area of South Mississippi. Lots of other beekeepers around. Keep making the videos the worth it or useless series has been very good.
Glad you enjoy the videos. Robber bees can be a big deal.
Thanks Dave! Sure enjoy your teaching and straight forward, off the cuff, truthful instruction and commentary style. I want to start next year and have watched quite a few of yours and enjoy them the most. I watch your videos while exercising on the eliptical, treadmill, and evening while my wife watches MASH. Stay healthy and God's best to you and your family!
Love the channel! I just ordered Burns feeders for all my hives. Thanks David
Hi, David! My wife and I are first-year beekeepers, and taking one of your courses would be awesome. We really enjoy watching and learning from your videos, so please keep them coming!
I'm starting my first colony in 2022. Building my Long Lang hive this winter ready for a nuc next spring. Learning all I can. Thanks for your videos and your course would be great.
I've found that after you remove the excluder in the fall, you can leave it out and the bees will clean quite a bit of Propolis and stray comb off of them. Great video David!
Hi David long time subscriber first time commenter I love you delivery love you contend I have only been a beekeeper since COVID so your online content has been invaluable thanks heaps mate 👍
I'm interested in starting in beekeeping and your videos are priceless. I believe I should wait until next spring to start and your course would definitely get me started on the right track.
Thank you Robert. Yes, target next spring!!
Hello David!, no apologies needed, your videos are great and have to take considerable time to make for all of us wanting to learn . Love the shirt!! And,heck yah I want to win the online classes!!
Thank Phil, and IT DOES TAKE A TON OF TIME.
Hi David, thank you so much for all your content. You are my Bee guy- I look to all your videos to learn and help me become a better bee keeper. My husband caught a swarm of bees about a yr and a half ago before we moved. We brought our bees to our new home last summer and in the spring time I was worried that they would swarm- so I jumped right in to start my adventure. I’ve observed things and then learned about them on your channel. It’s been a lot of fun. I found my queen for the first time about two weeks ago and that was super rewarding. She had a actually been above my queen excluder and I had seen eggs up there and knew she was in there somewhere!!
Thank you so much. I appreciate the kind words.
Hi David. Really enjoying your content. Helping me a lot as I'm getting back into beekeeping after a long break. Your course would benefit me greatly.
This is the kind of stuff I like to learn before getting my bees... yay!
Hi David, first year beekeeper. Started with 2 packages this Spring. Thank You for all the good and helpful information you share. Course or not you're already helping me A Lot! Good Luck All and Congrats to the Winner!
Thank you
Thanks for such useful information! Although I've been beekeeping for a few years now, I haven't been able to get together with any other beekeepers to answer my questions so have just read books instead. Unfortunately the bees don't read them; they don't do what they're supposed to!! A course of beekeeping with you would answer so much!!
Third year and Id really like to get my hives through the winter! Your videos are well done and I learn something every time I watch!
Thank you Heather! Winter is hard of bees so we have to prepare them as best as we can. Glad you are learning from my videos.
Hey David! Always look forward to watching any of your videos. You have got to be the most informative bee keepers on UA-cam. I've purchased some of your products and am very satisfied with them and all the information you've shared with all of us newbies. Thanks for everything and take care!
Hey, David. Perfect timing, I have 1 hive currently from a walk away split that my sister gave me. We went and got a queen for this hive, and now I'm waiting on my 2 nucs that should be here mid-May. The course would be perfect.
Loving the Worth It/Worthless videos!
Thank you. At first, when my team recommended it, I didn't like the idea. I thought it would be too opinionated and might come across as putting down different items. But, I think I've found a fair way to voice my opinion and leave room for someone to do it different than me and be just fine. Even after my first video or two, I was unsure, but now I do like it.
I enjoy your videos as they provide valuable information. This is my second year. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this video. This is my first year of beekeeping and I was wondering how/when/if I should use a queen excluder. I really enjoy your videos. They are full of lots of helpful info. 🐝
Glad you are enjoying the video Nickie
Your videos are super informative and helpful. You were the reason I started beekeeping. I bought your book and followed all of your instructions nearly to the T. Thank you!
Oh my gosh, I'm humbled that I played a part in you getting started in beekeeping. That is so kind of you to tell me that. Wow, I'm encouraged and energized.
@@beek Yes, you played a big role in my beekeeping endeavors. I would be overjoyed to be able to talk to you!
This is my first year keeping bees. I took one, 6 week class to get started but your videos really help fill in the gaps and give me context. THANKS, David!!
Your videos have really helped me in my first year of beekeeping. Thank you so very much. I cant wait to see what more I learn from your videos. It would be a honor to win the class!
Thank you so much.
I’ve had the pleasure of looking up where you all are. You were making a video and I hadn’t called to make an appointment. I’m a beginner and have learned so much from your videos. I lost a colony to wax moths and really want to stick with this. I’ve purchased your books and am glad you’re there! I’m hoping to take some of your course work🐝
So sorry, we are always working on videos or something. Yup making an appointment is the way to go. I was out of town all last week.
Hello, after 35 years, I can watch and listen something about bees, my father was beekeeping and he was murmured 35 years ago, my family broke completely. Few months ago my brother passed, and now I just remember my father, and how beautiful was when he’s lived, and how we enjoyed all the benefits bees produced.we was happy. Now I want to learn what my dad loved so much, I remember he go check his bees without shirt, and he’s talked to them like they listed.when he’s passed the bees passed as well.I crying right now, but feel so happy. I wish to take one of your curse, and I like to visit you bee house, thank you so much for this. You make me remember happy times.
Carlos, that is very touching. Thank you so much for sharing your heart!
Thanks David. Great explanation. With every video, I feel more and more confident about my first colony this spring!
David, you are the voice of common sense amongst a crowd of opinionated beekeepers. Thank you from Lake City FL.
Very big compliment and I appreciate it a ton. Glad you are enjoying the videos. Making these videos takes an insane amount of planning, editing and thinking for just one 15-20 min. video. But I love it.
Hello David! Love the videos and would especially love to take your courses! Started bee keeping last year and unfortunately my colony did not over winter. I live in Ohio! Thanks for all your helpful videos!
My wife and I are new to bee keeping and we enjoy the videos with all of your experience and can explain it where everyone can understand. We would love to win the class your offering.
Thank you, my husband got me a beekeeping kit for xmas and though I am intrigued, I'm really ignorant of the lingo, etc. I googled queen excluder and found you! Low & behold, you are the author of the book my husband gave me accompanying the kit! I just subscribed to your UA-cam series.
That's pretty cool Cathy, sound like wonderful gifts your husband got you. Thank you so much for subscribing. Educate yourself as much as you can about bees and how to manage them. It will help you so much and make it much, much more enjoyable. You may want to watch my newest tips for what to be aware of for 2023: ua-cam.com/video/qO3CTkN1wFw/v-deo.html
I recently purchased the beginner beekeeping course and have watched all of the videos 3-4 times. I love all the great information and am planning on starting my own colony this coming spring!
Thank you so much Angie!
David, I'm learning so much from your videos. Thank you!
Thank you Dave for your talk on Queen excluders. This being my first year with bees, I have decided not to use a queen excluder, and let them put beeswax on all the frames I give them.
My husband was the one who wanted to get into beekeeping and I was just going to be an observer - right! I find myself spending more and more time watching, reading, and learning about these wonderful creatures and your videos are so helpful! Reading is one thing , but I learn more by watching so I would love to have access to your class!!
Enjoyed the video, great info, my first year I wound up with the queen above the excluder, really cut into my honey production. Thanks for the info!
Hi David! Cheers from Germany! My husband and I just started beekeeping this year and you have been such an amazing source of knowledge and inspiration! Thank you for all the hard work! We would love to learn from your course 😍
Wow thanks for letting me know and for the kind words from Germany!
Thank you David, for spreading your knowledge to all of us hungry learners. I have purchased a bee hive and I am devouring all your videos. I don’t have bees yet; I’m trying to learn all I can first. I need a beekeeping course for sure. Before I was married and my name changed, I always wondered what my maiden name meant and where it came from. After doing some research this summer, I found out my maiden name, Meaders, meant honey wine maker! So that was it! I was making mead within days and that has now led to researching beekeeping. What can I say?! It’s in my ancestry. I’ve heard the call to carry on the tradition and teach my daughters too. Thank you for considering us in your generous class offer!
Awesome!
Another great video. I already have the class’s but when/if I win I would like to pay it forward to my daughter who helps me with the bees!
That's a great plan. I hope you win!
first year beekeeper, thanks for all you do for new beekeepers your course would help me so much.
I would love that beekeeping course!!! I am determined to become certified by helping my dad with his bees and learning as much as I can with mine! Bees have had my heart since I can remember but I've rediscovered my love for them as therapy. 🍯🐝 Your videos have helped me so much so far! Thank you for doing this!
Fist year beekeeper here, I’ve learned so much from watching your videos!
First year beekeeper here. Enjoy watching and learning from your videos.
Loving these video’s i feel i’m learning a lot. I really hope to be starting my hive in the spring. I need to learn as much as i can.
We love watching your videos including our 4 year old granddaughter. We are new bee keepers as of April 23, 2021. We could really learn from your class because we really need a mentor. Thank You 🙏🏽
always enjoy watching...thanks for the info on queen excluders. I have also debating on using but, will try this technique now. thanks again
Check out Kamon Reynolds video on queen excluders. Says it’s definitely not a honey excluder.
I am in the UK, always use one, as does my mentor, I have found bees will move up when they need the space regardless of a queen excluder.
Hey David. I'm a New bee keeper, I have learned a good bit watching your videos very informative. It sure would bee nice to win your course's. Thanks and God bless.
Great video. When I try to look for queen in a big cluster, I just blow on the cluster a little and they'd spread out more. Quick and easy.
As always, a great video with good info. I prefer your ads over youtube ads.
Thank you kindly for this information. Caught my first swarm this spring and am trying to learn all I can. Your videos are awesome! Thank you again!
Im not a beekeeper yet,im studying and watching videos. Gathering all I can. Thank you for your Worth it or Worthless series. Has been a tremendous help. Have been learning so much from your videos. The one on handling frames was so informative about such a basic,but very important subject. Hadnt seen that covered before. Thanks and God Bless,Proverbs 24:13
I’m hopefully going to start beekeeping next spring. Your videos have been awesome!
Thank you again for another amazing lesson. Not only to teach us to think why we use something but some more advanced hive management tips.
Thank you so much, very nice of you to say.
There is way more to learn then I ever imagined, thanks David
I have used queen excluders off and on for several years. This is the first time I have seen some explanation as how to use it other than it keeps the queen out of your honey supers. I am going to use this as I add supers. Thanks.
Good to hear.
It would be awesome if I got that bee keeping course. It'll help me out when I do get started out in beekeeping
Good luck. It’s a great hobby. If I could offer any advice that I wish I had when I started(3 years ago), it would be to prepare early! Get your tools and protective gear now. Beetle and varroa treatments, extra frames, and boxes. The size and health of your hives will be limited by the amount of inventory and maintenance products you have.
Hi david. I am a young beekeeper. I only have 5 hives and your video helps me decide what to choose based on the information you provide.
Good for you young beekeeper Richardas!!
I really enjoy your videos, I hope I win your class. That was pretty cliché. Seriously though, I have learned 99% of my backyard beekeeping knowledge from your videos. I greatly appreciate what you’re doing, I’m positive anyone tuning into your UA-cam channel will find the same benefits that I have. Keep up the good work. Thanks again
Nice, thanks for the kind comments
Very Good. I am 75 been in bees om and have had bee for 45 years of the 55 years of marriage. I just found out about horizonal hives and they d0n't require the strength needed to lift a supper of honey. I started going though your videos as a review. Thank you for taking the time tp make them. Duane
Thanks for sharing!
About this time last year, I began down the path of beekeeping with a 20 hour intro course, presented by a local beekeeping group. The course was very well presented, and a pretty thorough orientation. They didn’t miss much.
I was hooked.
I started with two nucs of mutts in mid April 2021. We had a very rainy Spring, which held back honey production, as nectar and pollen were incessantly being washed down. I ended up feeding to keep the population strong and building.
By the first of June, from those two hives I provisioned a queenless nuc of my own, that requeened successfully, with a full pattern of brood by July 9.
I am overwintering, now Jan ‘22, all three in single deeps, here in N TX. So far, the numbers appear strong. The third hive appears to be the strongest, and heaviest box.
I love your content, and am looking forward to a strong Spring.
Your methods to reduce treatments are simply the best.
Going out tomorrow to check my boxes. Hope they are bringing in the groceries. Love your videos. They have helped me so much 😃
Thanks Gloria and thank you for being a subscriber.
Your videos have been super helpful during my first year of beekeeping. Thank for the great content and I hope to take your course someday to deepen my understanding of how to work with my colonies. 🐝🐝🐝
I am in the uk so we are behind you time wise,so watching your videos I have time to plan and adapt your techniques for our weather and seasons,keep it up because it’s like I can see a month or so ahead cheers
I am looking forward to keeping bees in Montana next year. Your videos are a big help, thank you so much🐝
Thanks Dave. first year beekeeper here, you have been a great teacher. Puget Sound area here and lots of bees. Thanks, Dale
Great video as aways. Slatted racks would be an interesting “worth it or worthless”.
Thanks David. Appreciate all the knowledge you share in the videos.
Hey David! We are a homeschool family, I've got five kiddos! My older two have watched and studied bee keeping videos and books with me for months. We are planning our first hive for the spring! We love you attention to detail, down to even nutrition for bee food! We raise chickens and ducks and the kids help with it all. We would LOVE to do your bee keeping course and would turn it into a homeschooling class for them too! Thank you for all your wisdom and videos!my son had the best eyes and always spots a queen in ten videos! 🤭
I love your videos. I am a new beekeeper in Northwest Colorado and could definitely learn from your course. Thanks for teaching us . Kathy
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you! These are all questions I'm asking myself
Hi! Thanks for uploading videos. Just started beekeeping and it's adding a lot value.
Great to hear
Hi David, I just started bee keeping and fascinated by the subject. Your way of teaching is very pleasant. I live in Scotland and look forward to more lessons from you.
Hi Tim, and we celebrate Burns Night every January!
Hey David! Love the videos. Keep them coming. Look forward to them. Have learned a lot from you . Thanks!
Thanks so much Linda
Consider using a fume board while the bee are on the frames and queen excluder is in place or shake the bees off while having a empty box and a queen excluder.
I've always used a Queen Excluder. Was looking at the videos on your site, that would be awesome. . I've had a lucky year, continue it along David. . Haha. .
my names cowyn, Im 17 and just got my first 2 hives this year love watching your vidoes!
Great informative videos, just started this year and they really have helped.
I just ordered some of your honey. Can not wait to taste it.
Your beekeeping class is on my wish list. Thank you for the content!
I would love to take a course from you David! I find you easy to comprehend and always learn something from your great videos!
Thank ya for taking the time to share your knowledge with us !
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Thank you for your videos. I am a new beekeeper and they are very helpful. Thanks for you time
Thank you for your very helpful videos. I'm a first year beekeeper and can use all the help.