I Messed Up.. I Should've Been More Clear! (When Is "Too Much" Shade A Problem For Bees?
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If you find a way to swim in the Internet without offending SOMEONE, please let me know. You help many, many more than you offend, and that may be the best you can expect. Keep on keeping on, Jason.
I agree, it's impossible to please everyone. Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated!!
Amen
Each of us need more Hive management Hobbyist or Commercialist. Thank You for the recap.
Thank you for understanding my point!
I thought you made your point about a hobby just right. I got my bees in my woods so I need to thin out the trees for a little more sun. I'm lucky that I haven't had to worry about hive beetles Knock on wood. As long as someone doesn't ship them in from down south they'll never get here. I'm a central Wisconsin Beekeeper those few miles farther north sure makes different conditions.
Only in beekeeping is everything controversial LoL.. maybe try a few Hives in different locations your thinking and compare the results next season. Best of luck to you brother 👍 Happy Holidays and God bless
Great points Jason! I was a hobbyist who thought the bees could make it on their own pretty much. Found out the hard way, the hobby is no fun when the bees die and all they needed was a little help. I learned my lesson and am now a beekeeper. Thank you for your channel and everything you've taught me. It is a long list brother.
Thanks Johnny! I must say it feels good to hear my videos have helped you so much.
Hello, Hello I told you last week an I will tell you this week “I agree with you a 💯💯💯percent.I have talked to so many people that does think all they have to do is just go out an collect there honey. THIS IS WHY WE NEED TO HAVE PEOPLE PUTTING OUT VIDEO LIKE YOU DID LAST WEEK . People need to be told the truth and told what kind of money it takes . Jason thank you very much for your info and your video’s. THANKS
We know what you mean. I always say I’m a hobbiest, but on my off time I work like a commercial beekeeper😂😂😂. Whole reason I made a channel was for the locals I met constantly at markets and in public that wanted to dump some bees in a box and walk away and go get some honey when they need to. So I made a RUclips channel to send them to to show what there is to it for an average guy in SE Louisiana to manage bees. That it’s a bit more than folks think. Who knew it would have grown the way it did...😬😬. Dogwoods here in Louisiana are all but gone. Yep, I got mine in the afternoon shade for exactly what you said, for me more than the bees. SE Louisiana is hot as blazes working bees are 3PM. I need the shade.
Awesome! I had no idea that's why you started a channel. It amazes me the people who take on bees to do nothing with them but really I guess it shouldn't, I know people with dogs that should not have them. Sad but true! I hope those people followed your advice and started to manage their hives. Keep you the great work my friend.
I like the bees in the shade when I am working them, the sun can be torture if I have to suit up. lol
Jason. Great vids. We enjoy your straight forward, uncomplicated style. If that was my home yard in the shade I would be movin them girls to a more sunny spot. The early bee gets the nectar.
People need to quit being so sensitive, put their big boy pants on and get over it. Your video last week was just fine, to the cry babies - if the shoe fits wear it. If it doesn't, the message was not meant for you.
I had SHBs in my yard do the shade my first year, so I added Nematodes to the soil and never had SHBs again, also when putting Pollen patties inside the hive I put a few drops of spearmint oil on top this has virtually eliminated all SHBs. Jason, thank you for all the videos through the years all very good
Nematodes do work well. I've used them 2 times with great success. Never tried the spearmint oil but I've heard great things about using peppermint candies (red and white striped) as a shb control agent. I'm glad the video have been helpful.
I live in NW Oregon and have a similar issue with shade vs. open area. For quite a while I thought about moving my hives (only 10) to a more exposed area. However, this year I decided to leave them in the shaded (under walnut trees) area, because of the extreme summer heat. In the last decade or so, we've had more days in the 90's and 100's than before. I feel the trees provide some much needed shade.
By early fall the leaves are gone and it makes no difference. Now and then I have to cut a branch off the tree to prevent hive damage. I'm not sure what would make sense for you, but from my side of the TV screen, it might make sense to leave your bees where they are?
Good Luck and cheers - Peter.
Jason, I really think if you hadn’t used the word/title of hobbyist last week I don’t think you would have gotten any flack. Some folks like myself are proud of their title as a hobbyist beekeeper. As far as your sun issue I have a couple in almost the same location as far as the sun shine they receive. They’ve been there 5 years and do pretty good. They have some SHB starting normally in late July and by now I’ve caught or killed them. The best thing for SHB is a very strong hive to keep them ran out or corralled and not laying any eggs. I really wish that you could find a way to come to HL one time.
Some folks like myself are proud of their title as a hobbyist beekeeper. DITTO.
Don, You could be correct. I think some got offended because I mentioned treating mites and didn't remind them of all the step in word "management". I still think "hobby" is bad term for new people coming into beekeeping. I realize now though some people take "hobbies" more serious than others. Sorry if I offended you, maybe now you can understand why I said what I did.
Yeah, the hives do well where they are. It's times like early spring when temps are still cool in the morning that more sun would be helpful. Beetles suck to manage but I've done it before. I used nematodes and haven't had an issues for a few years now.
I'd love to come to HL and met everyone but the farm life don't allow it. Have fun though!!
As for myself, mine have always been in full sun and have fought beetles the whole time. I am moving mine this winter to an area in my yard with some partial shade (about 2-4 hours). I will be preparing the area better to help with weed growth better hopefully to help control the beetles. But I figure if I have to fight beetles I’d rather do it in partial shade in our 100+ degree summers!
Thanks for the content. It’s great! Keep on moving forward!
I totally understood what you were saying. As a first year beekeeper I would have taken it as educational. Now with 6 years in, I really know what you were saying. No matter if you are a beginner or 6 years deep. You must manage each hive.
Don't worry about upsetting some Sally. Just keep doing what you're doing.
Will do! I appreciate that!!
Well, I come over here to JC's Bees and he's done went and offended everyone. Now we have a kinder gentler JC. No man, don't go changing on us, we like you just the way you are. LOL I think a lot of new beeks also go overboard on inspecting and manipulation and need to keep their nose out of the hive for at least a week before they check it and quit moving stuff around so much and interfering with what the bees are trying to do. Man, you are truly blessed to have all those nice big trees there, and good soil, and cows, and I could go on and on. Wife likes your bullies by the way. Yeah, the shade does attract some beetles, but it keeps the beekeeper from having a heat stroke. My hives have about 50% shade and I do my inspections mostly in the evening when they are in the shade, and man, it makes a huge difference on me for sure. Also when it's harvest time and OA time in that flippin respirator. Yeah, my hives have a few SHB's, but nothing they can't handle. Now I do have one that's about 100% shade, and it has a lot of hive beetles in it and I'm planning to move it at some point. Hey, there's an idea for a video. lol Take care JC and have a Happy New Year!
Yeah me and my big mouth. lol Never figured I would offend so many people but I did. Once I did the damage I released this video to try and fix the previous video. Not sure it work 100% but more so than the first video I released on the Hobby topic.
Your right I am blessed to have so many things going for me. Sometime I get in a rut and it takes people like yourself to point out all the good things I have going. Thank you for that!
We love our Bullies. Since our daughter moved out we had to get a 2nd out to keep us on track and I gotta tell ya unlike my daughter our dogs don't talk back. 😊
I am considering dividing my hives up and putting them in a few different places. I think anyways. lol It's so handy to just be able to walk out of the house and make inspections. Decisions! lol
Take care and I hope you have a great bee season!
I like my beehives to be in shade in late afternoon here in Louisiana , we get some really hot humid days and the bees do less fanning on with the shaded hives.
I disagree Jason! More power to the bee Havers. If they want to pay for bees and send them to the trees. More fish in the sea for the bee Fishermans like me. just hope they’re locally adapted bees not buying packages. It’s America and if they want to spend the money for pollinators in the quarter of the yard to do the garden. Amen and God bless. 🐝🍯🐝
I have had livestock and pets all of my life. I would never dream of not taking care of my animals, they eat before I do. The only difference is you cannot fence in the bees. But they still need to be taken care of. Everyone needs to be aware of this and learn the things they need to do to take care of the bees.
I lost my hives every winter for 3 years. I finally learned to manage them, give them what they need, food, pest management, health management. Now my bees are doing well. Started out with two hives and now up to 10, and selling honey, soaps and lotions with beeswax. Finally starting to reap the rewards of managing my hives.
Very cool to hear how your bee yard grew after you started to manage your hives.
Haha! We sale bees and when some people pick them up my son and I look at each other and say, they’re going to kill them. Hard truth sometimes.
Great videos.
I'm glad it's not just me that hears the horror stories.
I’m one of those that think the bees can make it on there own. I bought a Slovenian hive and installed it in the back of my garden shed. I bought a package of bees seven years ago. The spring of this year was the first I replaced mine with wild caught and over wintered bees. To bring up the numbers. P.S. I took no offense to anything you ever say you have a very kind way to do and say everything.
Mug up at the Chrisman's. good morning Jason. The trees didn't grow over night, move the hives gradually. Move the shadiest hives first. I don't like heat so my hive are shaded, but here in New Hampshire, SMBs are not prevalent. Happy Holidays, peace, Brice
I view the keepers you described as hobby keepers as uninformed, inexperienced keepers. It troubles me to see folks set bees out to figure it out for themselves. Too many of these folks have never been to a bee school or have misconceptions about bees. Keep up the good work.
You could trim the tops of the trees in order to preserve a portion of the shade for yourself, while also providing the much needed sunlight to your hives. That's what we've done in the past and it's worked well. Just a suggestion! 😉
No worries I've had live stock and understood what you met.
Top the trees just enough so u get morning sun no doubt suckers will grow back trim them when needed u save your bee yard
Move the Hives to the upper yard , Across from the tall pines, Put up a wind break behind the Hives, Sure it will cost but in the long run it will be beneficial.
The pine trees are the property line for that reason I can not place the hives on the other side. Sorry I should have mentioned that.
I watched your last week video and understood what you were trying to say. I didn't think it was bad. Some people are going to get upset no matter what you say.
I am glad the message was clear to you. I shouldn't let all the negative feedback get to me but I do.
Me too Brother! Mee too! God Bless you and your Bees!!!
Right on
I knew you would get scoffed at for using the term "Hobbyist". I totally understood what you meant. Keep bringing the videos. Love the dogs.
Jason, You vids have been one of the main reasons I got into beekeeping. The information and inspiration you have provided has been invaluable. Thanks Buddy.
Jason, no offense taken by last weeks video. I made a mistake the first year in not managing my bees properly and lost them. I was embarrassed to have lost my bees because it felt like I had done everything I could. Now I am very involved in my bees often to make sure they got what they need. I watch or listen to a bee video daily, so I can do the best I can for them. So please keep them coming.
Good morning, Jason! My husband and I watch you every Sunday morning with our tea & coffee! We love Moose & Ladybug. What breed are they? We’re an English Bulldog family with four honey bee colonies! 🐶🐾🐝🍯
Hello. Thanks for following my channel. Our dogs are American Bullys, they are a cross between a pit bull and a bulldog. As you can tell we love them very much. They are super laid back and great with other animals. If you do a search here on RUclips you will see several videos of America Bullys.
We all know what you meant Jason. You're regulars know you and we all appreciate your advice and the help you've given us all. Some people aren't happy unless they're offended.
Talking abt the shade...I've noticed mine that have early sun are active way sooner than those that don't get early sun. I'm in Texas and they all get some sun everyday tho. It gets hot here so i kind of place them where they get sun and shade off and on throughout the day. Keep up the good work and have a great week.
Your right, Jeff! Some people are never happy!
My bee seem to be doing fine where they are it's me who is noticing more shade than sun. Knowing the advantages of each I keep thinking I need to move the bee yard. lol
FYI, large trees can take up to 3 years to re leave, after transplanting. I moved a 20 ft Silver Birch from my work to my backyard. I wasn't very hopeful for it, until I researched a little. The tree will conserve it's energy to repair the roots first. This will be the 2nd season.
Yes, I am aware roots are always repaired first. It's the same with grass, I know this as a grass fed beef producer. I probably won't move any of those trees though, if I do anything it would be trim them back. I like that people can't see in my yard when they drive by.
Best of luck with the Birch tree!
I'm going to be super not helpful... lol. I live in AZ where shade is a must. I have a shade sail that I take down for winter... aaaaaand, I've never had a single hive beetle... I do think you should move yours though...
Your climate is totally different than mine but your opinion still counts. I love the idea of the sail for shade, I bet that's pretty when the wind blows.... You do have wind, right? lol
Hi Jason, been watching for some time. Thanks for all the good info.
Hello Ina, Thanks for being a follower, glad the videos are helpful..
Do you have other possible hive site options on the homestead? I've done the same with the plantings of a few trees that on hindsight I'd have planted elsewhere but that shade sure is nice come the middle of summer! You are spot on about management and some folks just wanting to put bees in a box and wanting to "save the bees". That type of social hype without knowledge does the bees more harm than good. One of the first things I tell new beekeepers is you cannot just leave them on their own (they are like children or pets that need 24/7/365 care and management) and also I make sure they try their hand at lifting a full honey super from chest height or higher! It starts those newbees thinking differently about bees.
Yes, I have a few other options for placing the hives. I just need to pick one I guess. lol
So glad you understood my point in this video.
People just need to quit getting Butt hurt I Help my Uncle for 15 years harvesting honey that was the extent I had with bees He has passed recently my cousin and I have split the Bee I've learnd a lot From you And thank you
I agree! So glad to hear you and your cousin took over the bees and that my channel has been helpful.
My hives are on a hill surrounded by hardwoods. Nice morning sun in the summer shade in the afternoon. Winter mostly sun when leafs are gone. I say move them.
Thanks for sharing!
Not sure what all that white stuff was, but when I had my bees in the shade, I had TONS of beetles. Now I have them in full sun and almost no beetles. Yeah, it's hot and humid in summer (south GA), but not having beetles is a blessing. Full sun
If you like I can box up some of the white stuff and send it to you next time we have some? lol Thanks for sharing your opinion.
You have good vids, Jason. Do not worry about what few think.
Thanks, I appreciate that!
Thank you. I love listening and learning. I knew what you meant to say and did not get offended. I know others did but most haven't listened to you over the years. You are still appreciated around the beekeeping community.
So glad you got my message. Thanks for the kind words!
I'm beekeeper from Bangladesh
Hello. Welcome to my channel!
Jason nice video. I personally prefer direct sunlight when possible. In winter the sun helps moisture leaving my tilted hives via entrance reducer. Had 3 one year facing east in winter short of a thaw would gingerly have to melt ice at small entrance so they could remove dead. Half of mine are exposed to strong south west wind no probs. On all my hive ( and you can use anything) I have a piece of the shiny bubble insulation with big tacks fastening it to reduced entrance. This way if extremely windy reduce to width of a few bee widths. If sunny and no wind open up. In summer use screened bottom boards, and when extremely hot give them shade by having anything available overhanging via outer cover. I personally find way easier viewing frames in brood box when in full sunshine. Keep the great videos coming.
I'd sharpen the chain on my saw and do some thinning out of the pines.
Here's the deal with the pines.... First they are on the property line (myside, my trees) but the neighbor is a drug heads and I really don't want to be able to see them or their nonsense. That's the biggest reason I have never thinned them too much. It's bad enough that a power line in on the other side and power company keep it cut almost back to the tree. It see pretty cool to watch them trim them though, they use a helicopter with a blade hanging below. Here's a video I made of them trimming years back ruclips.net/video/8n8xE-dsxT4/видео.html
My grandparents had a hive under a cedar tree for years
Before varroa mites (in the 80's) bees had a lot less to worry about.
Keep doing what your doing friend 👍
Thank you, I will
New beehavers kill more bees every year than veroa mites
So true!!
We need you back. Love your videos.
I'm planning to release a new video this week. Glad you enjoy them.
Hazards of dealing the woke easily offended internet toughguys. Hope all is well.
I maintain 20-30 colonies in Atlanta. My yard is mostly shade, I have 5 hives that get full sun after about 2:00. I don't know of a time that I don't fight hive beetles. I try to adjust the bee space with insulation panels so that they can protect the space. I'm not sure if beetles or mites are my biggest challenge. I'm also not convinced if sun and heat in the hive is a true preventive for the beetles. Two of the 5 in the part day sun swarmed went down in the mid fall. They were both partially slimmed and wax moths were taking up residence. (Work travel kept me from actively monitoring my bees going into the fall.) You have the space in the sun, consider moving half of your colonies into the sunny area and build some sort of a wind break. See what your results are between the two locations.
keep up the good work Jason. you are spot on, these new bee keepers need to do more research. it amazes me the some of the questions I see asked.
You have professional Bee Keeper's, Hobbyist Beekeeper's and then the one's you are talking about to me are what I call Bee Haver's they do nothing with there girl's. I have some of the haver's by me in central Minnesota and I get twice as much honey from mine and still leave enough for them for are winters. by the way they take all the honey from all the boxes. I like listening to your channel it helps me even up here so keep up the good work!
My bees are in full sun, don't have a problem with small hive beetles. I'm in south Missouri just make sure they have a good water source.
Lets think about bees out in the wild. They live in trees and other cavities, in the shade or atleast partial shade. Feral colonies have a whole ecosystem going on inside their hive. And they make it through. So shade, in my opinion isn't a bad thing. As for offending any body, there are things you push I dont agree with but it hasnt caused me to stop watching your videos. I still do what I think is right. Even tried some of your ideas in my beekeeping ways. Open minds is what we need more of.
Move the hives. Or you could take a thin 1/2 the trees out of there and make it decent for a couple more years.
You sure didn't offend me. You can call me anything you want, no skin off my teeth. I watch your videos to learn how to keep my bees alive and make some honey.
It is not an easy hobby nor is it cheap.
I enjoyed your last vid, you were truthful, if someone got their feelings hurt it was because they were guilty of being a lazy beekeeper, just my honest opinion, but....At 9.00 min in, looking down your driveway I guess it is.....can you move the hives that are on the far left more to the right toward the driveway. Would help get them out of the shade for several hours. The trees that are just off the edge of your driveway aren't huge and would only cast shade for so long. Just a thought. Love the content and videos, thanks Jason
Mine get morning to around noon then they get motly shade from aspen,later afternoon to evening sun speckled not direct sun. Seem to be doing ok.will let you know this summer season 2 for me I'm in north okanogan bc canada 2 feet snow right now
I enjoyed your statements , My suggestion is instead of "Hobbyist" to "beginner or novice " . AS you had said that your bees died over the winter the first 3 years while you were starting to learn . I am on year 2 and have been applying what I learned from my mistake last year .
As for your Shade problems , Can you not thin the trees and control your shading that way ? If not then move them and plant a wind break that may also benefit your bees . I have no idea what you should plant be It is a thought . Just keep on teaching us all that are following you for advise and a chance to get a good start on our own yards .
I always like my hives to get sun asap in the morning. Warms them up and gets them moving sooner . That's my option.
My bees are in full sun. You did not offend me. I just gave you my point of view. Always love having interaction with you.
Why don’t you make splits off those hives and move the splits to a new place.
🌞 sun I have found to require less maintenance here in NE Fort Wayne.
Now you got out the message what you meant by a hobby beekeeper. Liked the way you had text in bedded about the management of your bee's and how you need to interfere with them so they can live a nice and healthy life. The risk for those that get a colonie for " hobby" and never look after it can be so unlucky that they all start to swarm and then this " hobby" beekeeper find a empty hive one day. The risk for it to happen is very high. Great explained to everyone who didn't understood what you really wanted to get out last video.
I sure hope the message was clear now. I debated on bringing the topic up again but deep down I knew I couldn't leave things the way they were left.
I go under trees so shade for summer light for winter. ;)
What is your soil type 🤔 where the hives are now?
HBM
Lots of clay and rock, very poor soil.
Decisions Decisions Decisions.
I love full sun & so do the bees, which you know.
Seems like you really like the present location. I'm sure you know clay & rock is better then sand. Some extra ground mating & chickens, maybe?
Or... stop procrastinating and eat that frog 🐸 just saying.
Thanks for what you do!
Bee Happy
HBM
Very true, sand would be much worse! In the past I've used nematodes to stay ahead of the SHB and it's worked very well. I really do like the current location, just don't like eating frogs. lol
Glad you enjoy the video, thanks for following!!
No offense was taken on my part.
Do you think a bee decides weather or not to move into a tree or anywhere else based on where the sun shines? The area where the pine trees are appears to be getting as much sun as where the bees are now. Is it? Id keep the bees where they are and stop planting tree around them . Just my thought. Im a 2nd year beekeeper and we dont have hive beetle problems so my experience is limited.
There's a book titled HoneyBee Biology it talks about the decisions involved in finding a new home. I think it's a great book!!
Gotta do what's best for the bees 🐝 💯 👌 move them to the open area, and wear ice packs. Lol!
"And wear ice packs" I was rolling when I read this! lol After I pulled myself back together I did some Googling and they actually make ice pack vests. lol
Always learning. Was worried about full sun. Think it’s better than mostly shade. Air flow ..... being able to observe the hive , twice a day ... helps , I see what’s happening.
I was worried about an extremely shady out yard. I have a couple hives in an out yard for about two years now. Really dark, 100% shade all the time. Stuck between a tree line and a barn, only about arms length wide. I was really worried about it. Production, hive beetles etc,. They are two of my best. I won’t hesitate anymore if it’s my only option to put them in a very shady area. Not to mention last summer was brutal they had the best spot. Would not have been a spot I would choose, but I am rethinking that and kind of like it now.
I could see some advantages with haveing them near the pine trees. the wind really is most likely a problem more in the winter months. you could put up a temporary wind break in the winter time that allows the bees to fly when weather premits but blocks the wind fromt he hives. also the direction the enterence faces is of less concern than a lot of the other conditions.
I prefer mostly sun. I leave insulated covers on in the summer to keep them cool, and on hot spells put large sheets of board insulation on for shade.
I think it was mostly just how it came across and then there is the stress of the last few years everyone has been carrying. A definition of a hobby and the dedication people to it can be as different as the person🤣or beekeepers opinions.😂It's great that you have reached out to help heal some peoples offense, it shows your caring for your fellows and that is never a bad thing.👍
As you say they shade the hives for part of the day, can't that be a good thing in the hottest part of the season? I tried to find a happy medium when I set up my location, with the direction of my property facing I get much more evening sun the morning. So while not idea I tried to capitalize on evening sun exposure. Maybe just do some serous pruning to increase the sun exposure? Now if you are talking the ones along the roads treeline ya I would probably find a better location if they are not getting morning sun because the evening sun is blocked. Ty for sharing your time JC Blessed Days..
Great points Jason! Many people will think that you don’t need to manage your colony. Bees can survive but 50% bees out in the wild dies due to Varroa, or lack of food. That is why I think that we as beekeepers need to manage our colony’s and don’t stick them in in the corner of the yard and ecpect the colony to grow without management. Great points Jason! God bless
I think the term Bee Enthusiast is better than hobbyist. I only live on a 1/3 acre of land so I'm limited to location of hives. I do find the hives that are in shade during the heat of the day do better. SHB are a pain but I manage them with placing small squares of pollen patties in the apimaye feeders and and changing them out every other day with fresh. The ones I take out go in the freezer to kill the eggs and larvea of the SHB. The good thing is the squares can be reused after a couple of days in the freezer. By the end of the summer I don't see any SHB. I only have 4 hives so it's easy for me to do.
Bees are perfect for 1/3 of an acre! That's one of the things I love about bees, you can setup a hive and they fly on all the land around you rather you own it or not. Very cool! I like you approach to controlling the SHB's. I've frozen many of frames infested by beetles. Have you tried the new method of controlling SHB's with peppermint candies (red & white striped)? All you need to do it put the candies in the hive and the beetles seems to leave. I haven't tried it but some of the people I follow say it works.
Thanks for the apology. I consider my bee keeping as a hobby and take it seriously. I am learning not only about bee's but also about environmental issues, studying weather patterns, insecticides, pest control, financial issues, legal issues and numerous other factors in raising bee's that I'm sure you are aware of. Thanks for the informative videos.
If you drive a car which hasn’t been serviced regularly you asking for trouble .if you have a bee hive which you haven’t checked regularly. Your neighbours will have swarmed bees in their garden to deal with it . That is trouble for them and makes you to the neighbour from hell ..
My friend you have done the right thing for speaking up . Every one who wants to be a bee keeper should be forced to go school first and to have a license . Which he can loose if he doesn’t do the right thing . After all we are dealing with animals . There shouldn’t be any differences if you have dogs, bees or chooks
Semantics. The rest of us completely understood you. But our dad was an english teacher lol. Nice job Jason.
Tell them to take their sensitive behinds on somewhere... Everyone is always so worried about how "Offended" they are by this or that, and it's nauseating! Keep doing the great work you've always done, and don't worry about the people who live in the fantasy land of self-entitlement! Much Much Love! 💛🐝💛
Most of my colonies are in almost the exact same light as those. About 10 others get almost zero direct sunlight ever, because of the woods. A handful are in "blazing" Pennsylvania sun. 😆 I had only one colony become an absolute beetle bomb all by itself in the forest. All the rest, I'm lucky if I see one beetle. I attribute it to never using supplemental pollen and keeping strong colonies. Hobbyists thinking they need pollen patties (because so-and-so does it) cause their own beetle problems imho.
I was applauding your last weeks video on Hobbiest....just a strange name for a beekeeper. Collecting stamps is a hobby right? anyway....thanks for addressing something a lot of us think about Jason :)
Glad to hear that! It doesn't make since to be a hobbyist of anything that is living in my opinion. I wouldn't say "I'm a hobbyist cattle farmer". lol
The other day I helped somebody who hasn’t checked hies bees for3 years . Many frames where broken and everything was out of control. I felt like saying. Why the F………. are you a bee keeper.You do more damage than good
It’s your responsibility to speak up as an caring person.
Regards from Melbourne, Australia
I have a neighbor who doesn't open his hives ever so I know just what you had to deal with. Sad that people take something on then ignore it.
Don't worry about it a bit Jason, when people look to be offended they usually are, haha. Good on you for clarifying your intention. Thanks for the video, again, I love checking in with another keeper in the great state of Ohio!
Thanks for the kind words. Where in Ohio are you?
Hey dude….an old saying….”No good deed goes unpunished”….surely you realize everyone has an opinion….
My preference is full sun…even with the heat….I think it best to wake them early with the sunrise….face them southeast or south….
What is the difference in a poplar tree….and a tulip poplar….I’ve looked on the Internet and I’m still puzzled…and where do you buy a tulip poplar…
I have removed myself from many groups on social media because I find it hard to like humanity when discussions become volatile and hateful. The use of any particular word is interpreted differently by pretty much everyone. I knew (and I’m sure the haters knew too) what you were saying… and I’m sure we all agree with what you said. Some people lose focus on a word or statement and can’t see the meaning behind it. You have a good heart and those that bashed you for your words, instead of looking at the meaning behind it, can go eat a pile of bricks!
Keep doing what you’re doing! Don’t apologize for other people… they should apologize to you because they were too lazy to understand what you were actually saying
I agree with ur previous video as well alls ur saying is if ur going to have bees u need to be dedicated not as a hobby I totally agree this is thousands of lives ur taking care of