Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Storms followed by swarms and the weather isn't warm... let's talk about honey bees.
I invite you to support our veterans, every little bit counts:
hivesforheroes.org
Join the conversation, The Way To Bee Fellowship:
facebook.com/groups/3062274013832702
Listen to The Way To Bee Podcast while you work:
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TODAY'S TOPICS:
00:00 Introduction, local weather and environmental updates.
03:30 Queen isn't laying yet, should I buy another queen?
04:00 How is your Keepers Hive going so far?
05:45 What's your opinion on using geese as predator protection?
06:50 Heavy Bearding on the hive, should I be concerned?
08:25 What about EMF or RF impact on bee hives?
09:37 Queen Cell was torn open through the side, why?
11:28 Would you Requeen an underperforming nucleus colony?
12:30 Hive Visors, would you share about them?
14:00 Can I use a Temp Queen noodle when a Virgin Queen is present?
16:30 Can I construct the Long Langstroth Hive with 2x10 instead of 2x12?
19:00 21st Bee frames with transit holes in their frames already.
21:30 Best way to deal with EFB?
27:40 How can I clear dead bees from Apimaye hives in winter? Holes are too small.
30:46 Update on the Tempered Glass Observation Hive?
31:45 When do you remove Green Drone Frames if not fully drawn out?
35:15 Queen Isolation cage for drone capping and varroa mite removal .
38:20 Where do you get your large swarm collection nets?
40:30 Are you going to EAS this year?
41:30 How many supers for a rapidly expanding swarm?
45:50 When is the best time to pull honey?
49:00 I have a Virgin Queen AND Laying Workers, what can I do?
54:00 What's a Super Split?
55:45 Does drone brood removal suppress swarming?
59:00 Best way to get swarms to draw new comb.
01:03:50 Bees Do Sting Through Nitrile Gloves.
01:06:40 Do you ever start queens in very small boxes?
01:10:00 How will my Queens find good drones if I'm 6 miles from other apiaries?
01:13:00 Do you have a buckwheat update?
01:14:15 Do Queens find drones, or do Drones find queens?
01:20:06 The Super Lifter works great for me, update.
01:21:30 Fluff and end of presentation.
LINKS For You:
BeeWeaver Queens that I recently purchased: (Not an affiliate link, great varroa resistance)
beeweaver.com/store/Queens-c171966753
Hive Visors, how to build your own: youtu.be/y44Vft4tUsg?si=6y8qX8p8AATZKDLO
PA Prohibits keeping EFB Colonies/Hives without treatment: palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=3&div=00.&chapter=021.§ion=009.&subsctn=000.
Queen Isolation Cages you can use to retain drones as mite-magnets:
Not an affiliate link: betterbee.com/queen-rearing-supplies/fic1-deep-frame-isolation-cage.asp (Mention Frederick Dunn and pay the same as everyone else).
Queen Excluder, My #1 Choice (Not an affiliate link):
betterbee.com/wooden-hive-equipment/qewb10.asp
Hive Butler Totes are my go-to when creating splits, sharing resources, pulling honey and more.
FRED5 will get you 5% off your order. I receive NO compensation at all. This is not an affiliate link:
hivebutler.com/products/hive-butler-st?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=4b50f6784&pr_rec_pid=4433141694531&pr_ref_pid=4441190727747&pr_seq=uniform
Ask for a bigger discount and mention my name: Frederick Dunn... you won't get it, but it's always nice to ask.
Buckwheat Seeds that I've planted this year:
This IS an affiliate link: amzn.to/4dH4ndF
Nitrile Gloves with longer wrist protection:
This IS an affiliate link: amzn.to/4kJ2waA
I have never been stung when wearing these, bees "can" sting through them but are not likely to.
RestCloud NET that I find most useful:
This IS an affiliate link: 16" diameter Net: amzn.to/4jyVdRX
This channel is always FREE, but many viewers have asked how they can support my work.
Here is my Patreon Page: (All donations go directly into the content you see here.) Thank you! patreon.com/user?u=27025526
Yes, I do have shirts, coffee cups, and canvas bags that I branded and designed with The Way To Bee.
If there is something you want but don't see, please let me know and I may custom-design something new. :)
freds-fine-products.creator-spring.com
Storms followed by swarms and the weather isn't warm... let's talk about honey bees.
I invite you to support our veterans, every little bit counts:
hivesforheroes.org
Join the conversation, The Way To Bee Fellowship:
facebook.com/groups/3062274013832702
Listen to The Way To Bee Podcast while you work:
frederickdunn.podbean.com
TODAY'S TOPICS:
00:00 Introduction, local weather and environmental updates.
03:30 Queen isn't laying yet, should I buy another queen?
04:00 How is your Keepers Hive going so far?
05:45 What's your opinion on using geese as predator protection?
06:50 Heavy Bearding on the hive, should I be concerned?
08:25 What about EMF or RF impact on bee hives?
09:37 Queen Cell was torn open through the side, why?
11:28 Would you Requeen an underperforming nucleus colony?
12:30 Hive Visors, would you share about them?
14:00 Can I use a Temp Queen noodle when a Virgin Queen is present?
16:30 Can I construct the Long Langstroth Hive with 2x10 instead of 2x12?
19:00 21st Bee frames with transit holes in their frames already.
21:30 Best way to deal with EFB?
27:40 How can I clear dead bees from Apimaye hives in winter? Holes are too small.
30:46 Update on the Tempered Glass Observation Hive?
31:45 When do you remove Green Drone Frames if not fully drawn out?
35:15 Queen Isolation cage for drone capping and varroa mite removal .
38:20 Where do you get your large swarm collection nets?
40:30 Are you going to EAS this year?
41:30 How many supers for a rapidly expanding swarm?
45:50 When is the best time to pull honey?
49:00 I have a Virgin Queen AND Laying Workers, what can I do?
54:00 What's a Super Split?
55:45 Does drone brood removal suppress swarming?
59:00 Best way to get swarms to draw new comb.
01:03:50 Bees Do Sting Through Nitrile Gloves.
01:06:40 Do you ever start queens in very small boxes?
01:10:00 How will my Queens find good drones if I'm 6 miles from other apiaries?
01:13:00 Do you have a buckwheat update?
01:14:15 Do Queens find drones, or do Drones find queens?
01:20:06 The Super Lifter works great for me, update.
01:21:30 Fluff and end of presentation.
LINKS For You:
BeeWeaver Queens that I recently purchased: (Not an affiliate link, great varroa resistance)
beeweaver.com/store/Queens-c171966753
Hive Visors, how to build your own: youtu.be/y44Vft4tUsg?si=6y8qX8p8AATZKDLO
PA Prohibits keeping EFB Colonies/Hives without treatment: palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=3&div=00.&chapter=021.§ion=009.&subsctn=000.
Queen Isolation Cages you can use to retain drones as mite-magnets:
Not an affiliate link: betterbee.com/queen-rearing-supplies/fic1-deep-frame-isolation-cage.asp (Mention Frederick Dunn and pay the same as everyone else).
Queen Excluder, My #1 Choice (Not an affiliate link):
betterbee.com/wooden-hive-equipment/qewb10.asp
Hive Butler Totes are my go-to when creating splits, sharing resources, pulling honey and more.
FRED5 will get you 5% off your order. I receive NO compensation at all. This is not an affiliate link:
hivebutler.com/products/hive-butler-st?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=4b50f6784&pr_rec_pid=4433141694531&pr_ref_pid=4441190727747&pr_seq=uniform
Ask for a bigger discount and mention my name: Frederick Dunn... you won't get it, but it's always nice to ask.
Buckwheat Seeds that I've planted this year:
This IS an affiliate link: amzn.to/4dH4ndF
Nitrile Gloves with longer wrist protection:
This IS an affiliate link: amzn.to/4kJ2waA
I have never been stung when wearing these, bees "can" sting through them but are not likely to.
RestCloud NET that I find most useful:
This IS an affiliate link: 16" diameter Net: amzn.to/4jyVdRX
This channel is always FREE, but many viewers have asked how they can support my work.
Here is my Patreon Page: (All donations go directly into the content you see here.) Thank you! patreon.com/user?u=27025526
Yes, I do have shirts, coffee cups, and canvas bags that I branded and designed with The Way To Bee.
If there is something you want but don't see, please let me know and I may custom-design something new. :)
freds-fine-products.creator-spring.com
