How To Remove Queen Cells from Plastic Foundation! Bonus Pierce Beekeeping cell protector!
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2022
- In this video I'm checking back on a flyback split I had done during a class the previous weekend.
This gave me an opportunity to demonstrate how to remove queen cells from plastic foundation.
I've had this topic requested for a video a few times, so the flyback split gave me an excellent opportunity to show this.
Also, new from Pierce Beekeeping Equipment I got to demo their new version of a classic, the spiral wire cell protector!
It's a simple, well-made tool. The biggest benefit to this style protector is that any size cell can be used.
I don't think this is a listed product just yet but let Anura at Pierce know if you want to see this product available!
piercebeekeeping.com/
Those are some great looking little queen cell protectors
Good information, Gus. I have not been cutting a large enough circle around the cells.
UPDATE: Pierce Beekeeping sells the wire protectors!
great tips gus,like those cages
This is great info Gus. I've watched Greg cut cells off foundation, I'm always nervous to do it.
I tried this out this year and had ended up getting 5 queens. Several cells ended up being duds probably because I mishandled them. One queen was no good because her wings were messed up. probably my fault. But hey live and learn. Took me from 2 to 9 colonies without having to spend $$
Great job brother!!!!!
Gus, thank you for the video. I hadnt seen anybody remove cells from plastic foundation that way before. I really like the cell protectors. I would be interested in the dimensions of the antique one you have.
This is a great how to video.
Really like the wire cell protector. You could sell them in your online store. Everytime I try to use the plastic cell protector with a harvested cell. It's always too smaller. Thanks for the demonstration on removing the cells from the plastic foundation.
Exactly!
Plastic cell protectors are made for grafted cells.
The spiral wire protectors will accommodate any size cell that you’ll find and cut free in a hive.
Great information!
Hey Gus, thanks for the video. I've often wondered if you could cut cells off plastic. My question is, can you please do a video showing how to do a flyaway split. I've never heard of it, or at least not a split called that. I couldn't find one in your library or on UA-cam. thanks
How did you get the cell off the plastic without opening the back side? Every time I try and cut one off like that, there's always a small hole on the backside.
I demonstrate twice in the video, watch closely and copy.
I don't have enough hives to start grafting yet so I did use this method this year. But I wonder if sometimes the bees choose older larvae to raise Queens from? Do you feel like there's a difference in queen quality with this method versus grafting? Do you try to choose the biggest cells?
I try to use the best looking ones yes. The hive in the video wasn’t particularly strong.
I can’t seem to find those cell protectors and I went on Pierce beekeeping. Any suggestions or maybe I’m doing something wrong? Thanks
I’ll ask Anura about it.
Thank you. By the way your video was great info for me as I have thought for years that there was absolutely no way to save queen cells on plastic foundation. Thank you
Tomorrow's gonna be day 10 of my flyback split but theres rain on the forecast. If the rain is too heavy I may have to wait until Wednesday. Would waiting an extra day be a problem? Another question: Should I give the splits some extra population? I'm rather limited in available brood Since I only have 2 other fully active hives.
If the timing is right shouldn’t be a problem
I Assume it's OK to just set the cut emergency cells in your splits without the spiral cage. Don't have any and I certainly don't have time to order some hehe :D
Gus, you just smashed that queen cell (13:52). I guess you are an old senile guys, just like me, he-he.
I smashed every single one at different points
@@gusmitchellcranesnesthoney6529 Strange that you were looking for it, ha-ha.
When are cell protectors necessary? Can you use tin foil as a cell protector if you don’t have a wire coil one?
Some bees even when queenless will tear cells down.
You can use aluminum foil. I would rather use a sustainable American made product from a small business.