I have used both the reflectix and the duck canvas and really like both. It keeps pests like wax moths and ants out of the brood box. In fact, I may just pull them out of storage and use them again. Thank you for an informative video. Nice to have you back! 😊🐝
Great stuff, Frank. I have also thought about trying that reflectix for the inner cover after seeing Ian use it. Bees are just ramping up here. Was into a few of them today, finding Pollen and fresh Nectar, along with some of the larger colonies creating drone brood. I have selected my colonies to graft from and Will be setting up cell builder colony tomorrow.
wouldn't it be easier to just set the wooden inner cover on top of the reflectix and use it as the template for the length and hole? that inner cover has a nice "straight edge" for cutting the length, and the hole is right where you need it to be with no marking.
I use the Reflectix in the winter and the wood inner cover. Im in canada. In the summer i use just the inner cover. I had 3 inch feeder frames with one hole to let out heat and humidity in warm autumn. Those hole are going to be filled because yellow jackets were a big problem last year . Instead i will drill several pin sized holes in one spot and that will keep yellow jackets from sneaking in.
You referenced U of Guelph and Canadian Beekeeper. I don't believe either have a top entrance on their hives. You might enjoy the video at Betterbee with Bill Hesbach discussing "The condensing Hive". I've used reflextics for inner cover with no upper entrance for 3 years. Located in snowy, wet, cold upstate NY.
Thanks correct neither do. Canadian beekeeper overwinter his bees in doors so snow is not a factor for him UOG I have not seen them address why they don’t use an upper entrance. I will definitely check out the vid thanks!
@4dhoneybee107 I'm tempted to do the same. My only problem is that the grab handle was cut really high in a few of my boxes, so I'll have to probably move the hole over. My OCD isn't going to like that. 😆
I love the idea and can’t stand the traditional inner covers, but when I tried canvas duck, I got a nest of ants above it that the bees could not deter. I may try again at some point.
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I have used both the reflectix and the duck canvas and really like both. It keeps pests like wax moths and ants out of the brood box. In fact, I may just pull them out of storage and use them again. Thank you for an informative video. Nice to have you back! 😊🐝
Thanks primitive. How does the canvas compare as far as price and usability?
HEYY! I just noticed you're back after a long time :) Glad to see you.
Salut Lagrange!
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Great stuff, Frank. I have also thought about trying that reflectix for the inner cover after seeing Ian use it.
Bees are just ramping up here. Was into a few of them today, finding Pollen and fresh Nectar, along with some of the larger colonies creating drone brood. I have selected my colonies to graft from and Will be setting up cell builder colony tomorrow.
So exciting it is amazing what they can find when we think there is nothing out there.
I started with reflective this year and it really holds the heat in. I’ve created an opening in them for top feeders. It’s cost effective.
Good to know bill thanks.
wouldn't it be easier to just set the wooden inner cover on top of the reflectix and use it as the template for the length and hole? that inner cover has a nice "straight edge" for cutting the length, and the hole is right where you need it to be with no marking.
Oh man where were you yesterday!!
I use the Reflectix in the winter and the wood inner cover. Im in canada. In the summer i use just the inner cover. I had 3 inch feeder frames with one hole to let out heat and humidity in warm autumn. Those hole are going to be filled because yellow jackets were a big problem last year . Instead i will drill several pin sized holes in one spot and that will keep yellow jackets from sneaking in.
Great info off shoot.
Could you just staple tiny pieces of cheap or used screen wire over the vent holes instead of throwing those away?
Hi on harmony. Not sure what you mean. What are we throwing away?
i live in n.e ohio i dont use a unper vent it let the warm air i havent lost a winter hive in 5 years
Good stuff.
You referenced U of Guelph and Canadian Beekeeper. I don't believe either have a top entrance on their hives. You might enjoy the video at Betterbee with Bill Hesbach discussing "The condensing Hive". I've used reflextics
for inner cover with no upper entrance for 3 years. Located in snowy, wet, cold upstate NY.
Thanks correct neither do. Canadian beekeeper overwinter his bees in doors so snow is not a factor for him UOG I have not seen them address why they don’t use an upper entrance. I will definitely check out the vid thanks!
Paul Kelly at UOG drills holes in the box itself for upper entrance/exit. Look at his video "Single Brood Management."
Thanks mangolia. Excellent video.
I see uog does have the 1” hole drilled on brood boxes.
@4dhoneybee107 I'm tempted to do the same. My only problem is that the grab handle was cut really high in a few of my boxes, so I'll have to probably move the hole over. My OCD isn't going to like that. 😆
Good to hear from you
Aren't you from near Innisfil On
Thanks Raul
About 1/2 hour away but I gte my bees from there.
I love the idea and can’t stand the traditional inner covers, but when I tried canvas duck, I got a nest of ants above it that the bees could not deter. I may try again at some point.
Thank George good to know. I will have to keep an eye out for that.
I think the bit is called a paddle bit.
Makes perfect sense to me. I’ve been using them for 50 years. You think I oughta know.
So what province are you located in?😊
Hi Danny. Ontario.
NW or southern?
Southern.
Spit it out already!
Ooookaaaaay?
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Hard to tell if it was originally a convertible or if they just cut it off?