Beekeeping Tips and Techniques

Beekeeping Techniques video documented.

The video discusses setting up a bee yard or out yard, where bee colonies can be placed. The hives should be placed on the Southeast side of a hill or windbreak to protect them from North winds and to catch the morning sun. The hives should also be faced towards the South or Southeast.

Stands made of cement blocks and landscape timbers are recommended to keep the vibration transmission down between hives. The hive should be sloping towards the front so that rainwater does not run back into the hive and rot the bottom board. The video also demonstrates the process of removing strips from the hive in December 2022. The video emphasizes the importance of proper hive placement, stands, and sloping to prevent damage to the hive and ensure the well-being of the bees.

Video Summary:

- Bee colonies should be placed on the Southeast…

The video shares 5 bad tips for overwintering bees that could kill the colony.

- Using a heating lamp or heating pads can give a wrong signal to the bees and mislead them into thinking it's summertime, causing them to fly out into cold weather and not make it back to the hive.

- Snow and ice can suffocate the hive and cut off airflow, so it's important to clear it away from the entrance.

- Winter critters like raccoons and mice can steal feeders and honey and even kill the colony, so it's important to use mouse guards and seal any holes or corners in the hive.

- Leaving gaping holes open in the hive is not recommended, as it can allow too much winter wind and rain in and other colonies to rob out the honey supers.

- It's recommended to take a good look around the hive…