Jason Chrisman I avoid discussing any politics on Facebook, I utilize the great customer service from companies and keeping in touch with classmates friends and relatives. Good to keep the positivity going....I don’t want to have to learn another kind of social media I want to stay with Facebook And RUclips thanks for your video I had a surprise my be hives were knocked over and I had a swarm of bees with 12 degree weather a few months ago so I don’t know if I’m back in business or not... business of making honey for myself I mean. I might try to take a stethoscope out there to see if I hear anything But I had surrounded the beehives with closet shelving in straw and insulation so it’s hard to access now but I was determined to keep those bees warm in northern Illinois I also added organic sugar on the top layer as in mountain camp feeding Where would I stick in some oxalic acid I do have the strips left over from last year
Thanks for the great videos. My 2nd year beekeeping and still learning. Native south Floridian City slicker transitioning to SE Tennessee country life. Started new youtube channel about Ms. Bee Haven, lol
All done by mid month, with the new queens pre-ordered back in December. I learned my lesson about waiting until February to order bees - certain strains are often long sold out by then.
Our spring season isn't here where we are located yet but those are still very good tips! We are still covered in snow even after our winter check which we made a video about. Hopefully you have a fantastic season!
Hey Jason you can tap more than just maple trees. Walnut trees too. Beech as well. I am glad I am in Florida. My bees haven't taken a day off yet. I have 2 super strong hives.
@@JCsBees These patties are winter patties from Dadant with AP23, no pollen in them, just carbohydrates, and other bee likin stuff to get them thru until late March, early April. Then I also feed pollen patties when the maples bloom. I think we're pretty close to that same time...(Ohio,PA)
Nice snow. lol. We got 5” Wednesday. Before the snow, I found a double ten frame deep I could lift with two fingers. I opened it yesterday and it had one frame of honey left. Got them loaded up with sugar cakes and pollen patties.
People nare really skeptical to what you place in your hive to kill mites. I harvested a small swarm of bees for the commencing of this year. I will do the sugar mites cleansing instead of using poison.
A very nice list of things to be doing. Here in Northwestern Massachusetts I set up any new yards normally by the end of October because it's not uncommon for us to still have snow in late April and early May. And in February the ground is still frozen solid so leveling out any stands would be quite hard. Excellent information my friend and as always thanks for sharing.
Are you seeing much frozen ground this winter? We sure haven't....nothing but lots of mud. This snow fall we just got is the most we have had all winter and the ground is super soft underneath it.
@@JCsBees what we're seeing here in Northwestern Massachusetts is the ground will freeze up and then we get warm days with snow and rain and it softens right back up. As of yesterday the ground had stiffened up again and last night we got about 4 inches of snow and now it's changing over to all rain with the high temperature today going to be around 39°.
Good morning Kevin. Yes, all is well. Got about 3-4" of snow now but I'd rather that than all the mud we have been battling. Hope things are good for you!
@@JCsBees We're supposed to get 6-8" of snow here today. Won't get much mud here until April. Won't be long now before the bees can get out regularly...probably another month yet.
YES. Finished winter OAV treatment last month, inspected all hives for food reserves last weekend and have been assembling frames and boxes for 3 weeks on and off. Perfect time for all of these things. Don't wait until after you need things, do not chase the season! Bottling the last of the 2019 season honey this week too, almost all gone. Maple bloom is 2 (???) weeks away looks like.
Good point! I always over look bee clubs because I never joined one. Our local group sucks. It's a bunch of old guys that don't want to discuss new methods.
The only way to change that culture is to stay involved & invite your friends to join also. I’m sure they’re generally speaking good people (most are) that have been doing what works for them for a long time.
Kevin - l've happily transplanted from SoCA to the Ozarks.... some things l do miss ... like the SMELL OF CEANOTHUS .... CA's population has tripled in my lifetime.
I have a bunch of boxes to paint, just waiting to find some cheap exterior paint. Been checking lowes and HD but all interior lately. May have to end up paying full price. Lol
Have you considered asking family/friends if they had any partial containers of paint they aren't gonna use? Or trading honey for paint? Maybe check Craigslist. Best of luck!
Thanks. What is it your having a hard time with maybe I can help? I know a couple Florida beekeepers that make videos but not videos telling new beekeepers what they should be doing and when. I would think you would be adding pollen patties now to boost brood production, are you doing that? How many hives do you have?
Our bees never really hibernate down here in central florida. I'm looking for Information how to care for bees in this region over the winter so they are healthy for the Spring
What else can be used besides OA in the hives when temps are not as warm or on a consistent temperature. I’ve used apiguard does well in summer just not sure if it would be effective in early spring temperatures.
I have a hive with a 2” spacer on the top for feed. The bees have eaten all of the sugar and have filled it with comb. Should I clean it out now or wait for warmer weather?
Good video, Jason. Thanks for the tip on beeslist.org, I have some stuff to sell. I’m from New Hampshire now living in eastern Washington. I remember sugar season fondly; mud season, frost heaves and potholes not so much.
Hi Jason, I have a OA question for you: Can you vaporize OA while you have sugar up on the top bars? I have a couple hives I just put sugar in to help them out. Your thoughts? Thank you.
Sure it's safe! The reason you have to remove supers when you oa treat is due to human consumption not that the oa will harm the bees if they eat it after treating.
Hey Jason!! I always follow your videos, especially since you are the closest to our weather pattern here in Central Indiana. Will you post the Bees List again? I didn’t see it listed above? Thank you and Happy Beekeeping!
By now brood is present but it's minimal, so it would be effect towards the mites but having brood don't expect a full mite drop with one dribble treatment.
Buy bees? Stupid question but to add to the hive? I only have one hive it was weak when I got it in April I built it up through feeding and then it swarmed then it got robbed. Still surviving but very small colony. Advice? Yes I joined a bee club but it seemed more of a social club. PS I'm not in it for the honey I'm in it to build up the bee population so I don't trap swarms I want swarms.
?? I'm seeing bees spotting the outside of the hive, on there cleansing flights .. Is this normal for winter ,if not what treatment do you recommend ,thanks..
Sounds like your bees may have Nosema. Read up on it. I use a producted called Nosevit Plus which can be found on Ebay. Mixes with sugar syrup and works great,
Oh. Alright im in south bend indiana. I was gunna see how close you were to see if you wanted to get some help with your bees in exchange for some mentoring lol. I saw some snow and figuard I'd ask. But that's a little to far lol. Im a subscriber tho and enjoy your content and how you keep bees
Yes that is a little far to be driving regularly but I would have considered the trade of services. Glad you enjoy my videos and thanks for watching them.
@@JCsBees yeah man, maybe if you havnt already you could have a video on what to expect in the second year of beekeeping. I had two hives last year and lost both due to varroa. Now I have a bunch of drawn comb, capped honey they didn't eat. Pollen frames etc... not sure what to do with all these resources to be most effective this next season
Getting prepared for the upcoming season?!?! What blasphemy is this, I'm just going to sit here watching RUclips until April and then cry and moan that I didn't have time to get my crap in order. Always works for me, when in doubt..procrastinate some more. I'm going to go take a nap, catch ya in the next vid.
@@JCsBees Wha..I just got a notice alert from my phone I had a reply on RUclips, woke me up from my nap. Oh well, looks like some new vids from creators on RUclips anyway. I guess my day is planned out. Can't wait for my after lunch nap. Ugh, you had to remind me about it getting hot in summer, ewe. Just thinking about it makes me sleepy.
@@JCsBees I have some that I use in my chickens dust bath. I also put it in my rabbit boxes but never thought about using it for my bee's. I checked out your patron channel but haven't figured out how to follow you yet. I have watched both channel for years and used alot of information. So thanks for what you do for the community JC 👍👍
I mix DE in my cows free choice mineral salt as a natural wormer and it seems to work great. I've tried offering to chickens for dust baths but my hens seem to take bath in different places each time. lol There should be a tab that says "Follow Me" on my Patreon page. Can't say for sure though as the view I see is different than what my followers see. I really appreciate you following both channels, that means a lot. Thanks!
That's great! Now where is the Buckeye Career Center located? lol I've never heard of it. Sounds like you have been busy making swarm traps, that awesome! I am not taking nuc orders anymore but if you would want I could add you to my list if one would become available? Let me know!
Jason Chrisman Buckeye Career Center is an adult education center in New Philadelphia Ohio. If you get an extra Nuc let me know I might be interested. Also if you have a project that you could use help, with the bees on a Tuesday, I’d bee 😄 willing to donate my time. I am sure I could learn a lot. Send me a message.
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Another great video. Thanks for all your advice and reminder on times to look ahead on things to do . Thanks
My pleasure!
Spring is just around the corner!
Facebook is a valuable resource for me.
It can be but it can also be aggravating if your friends are more worried about sharing politics.
Jason Chrisman I avoid discussing any politics on Facebook, I utilize the great customer service from companies and keeping in touch with classmates friends and relatives. Good to keep the positivity going....I don’t want to have to learn another kind of social media I want to stay with Facebook And RUclips thanks for your video
I had a surprise my be hives were knocked over and I had a swarm of bees with 12 degree weather a few months ago
so I don’t know if I’m back in business or not... business of making honey for myself I mean.
I might try to take a stethoscope out there to see if I hear anything
But I had surrounded the beehives with closet shelving in straw and insulation so it’s hard to access now
but I was determined to keep those bees warm in northern Illinois
I also added organic sugar on the top layer as in mountain camp feeding
Where would I stick in some oxalic acid I do have the strips left over from last year
Thanks for the great videos. My 2nd year beekeeping and still learning. Native south Floridian City slicker transitioning to SE Tennessee country life. Started new youtube channel about Ms. Bee Haven, lol
Definitely painting and building new hives and nucs
All done by mid month, with the new queens pre-ordered back in December. I learned my lesson about waiting until February to order bees - certain strains are often long sold out by then.
Our spring season isn't here where we are located yet but those are still very good tips! We are still covered in snow even after our winter check which we made a video about. Hopefully you have a fantastic season!
Thank you
Really good information Jason. Thanks for the info on Bees List. Your apiary in the snow makes a great back-drop for your video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the information
Thanks !!
Thank you for watching!
Hey Jason you can tap more than just maple trees. Walnut trees too. Beech as well. I am glad I am in Florida. My bees haven't taken a day off yet. I have 2 super strong hives.
winter patties put on yesterday......come on spring!!!
I'm waiting until the Maple trees bloom to provide pollen before I add patties.
@@JCsBees These patties are winter patties from Dadant with AP23, no pollen in them, just carbohydrates, and other bee likin stuff to get them thru until late March, early April. Then I also feed pollen patties when the maples bloom. I think we're pretty close to that same time...(Ohio,PA)
Always great info Jason! I share them on my new beekeepers FB group all the time.
Thanks for sharing! What's the name of the FB group?
@@JCsBees Thank you for all your helpful advice! Friendly tips for basic beginner beekeepers
Thanks for the video i enjoy all your videos keep them coming
Nice snow. lol. We got 5” Wednesday. Before the snow, I found a double ten frame deep I could lift with two fingers. I opened it yesterday and it had one frame of honey left. Got them loaded up with sugar cakes and pollen patties.
The snow is gone now, it rained all night. Now we are back to mud. lol Glad to hear you got some food on that hive before it was too late. Nice save!!
Good info. Can't believe I've never heard of Beeslist.
Are you telling me, I taught the Dirt Rooster something? lol It's a growing site that's getting more and more products on it.
@@JCsBees Well someone had to do it. Just don't tell anyone.
No mites and no snow , just bush fires and 108.9 farenheit, but I will take on board what you have said , Peter Australia.
Thank you!
Nice video Jason!
Good job jason
jason 67 degrees yesterday.bees very active.
good video
Nice job Jason. I put patties on this past Sunday. Going to start treating this week. 40's to 50's schedule down 71 to Cincy.
People nare really skeptical to what you place in your hive to kill mites. I harvested a small swarm of bees for the commencing of this year. I will do the sugar mites cleansing instead of using poison.
good information Jason ___appreciate your web site!
A very nice list of things to be doing. Here in Northwestern Massachusetts I set up any new yards normally by the end of October because it's not uncommon for us to still have snow in late April and early May. And in February the ground is still frozen solid so leveling out any stands would be quite hard. Excellent information my friend and as always thanks for sharing.
Are you seeing much frozen ground this winter? We sure haven't....nothing but lots of mud. This snow fall we just got is the most we have had all winter and the ground is super soft underneath it.
@@JCsBees what we're seeing here in Northwestern Massachusetts is the ground will freeze up and then we get warm days with snow and rain and it softens right back up. As of yesterday the ground had stiffened up again and last night we got about 4 inches of snow and now it's changing over to all rain with the high temperature today going to be around 39°.
Done or doing all but #1. I’m not ordering this year but I will be making some splits in March and April.
Good video Jason. As always, very informative.
Good morning Jason. Hope all is well.
Good morning Kevin. Yes, all is well. Got about 3-4" of snow now but I'd rather that than all the mud we have been battling. Hope things are good for you!
@@JCsBees We're supposed to get 6-8" of snow here today. Won't get much mud here until April. Won't be long now before the bees can get out regularly...probably another month yet.
Hi Jason, I checked and topped off sugar on my hives today. I didn't plan on an OA treatment but I guess it can't hurt to hit them once.
YES. Finished winter OAV treatment last month, inspected all hives for food reserves last weekend and have been assembling frames and boxes for 3 weeks on and off. Perfect time for all of these things. Don't wait until after you need things, do not chase the season! Bottling the last of the 2019 season honey this week too, almost all gone. Maple bloom is 2 (???) weeks away looks like.
Also a great time to collect those Staghorn bundles
I would have thought that contacting your local bee clubs to find out local bee suppliers should come long before any online seeking platforms.
Good point! I always over look bee clubs because I never joined one. Our local group sucks. It's a bunch of old guys that don't want to discuss new methods.
The only way to change that culture is to stay involved & invite your friends to join also. I’m sure they’re generally speaking good people (most are) that have been doing what works for them for a long time.
Maybe but I really don't have the time for a group in the first place.
monday feb. 10 cold here 34 degrees, henbit and ceanothus will be blooming by friday this week in mariposa California
Kevin - l've happily transplanted from SoCA to the Ozarks.... some things l do miss ... like the SMELL OF CEANOTHUS .... CA's population has tripled in my lifetime.
@@barbaravickroy7563 the flowers are starting to bloom. milkweed, henbit, miners lettuce too.
I never bought a bee in my life, I went out and caught my own.
Yea, here in the north you can’t rely on swarms .
Heavy or not put sugar and pollen patties on now so you have an army of bees come April 1 st.
You should mention swarm traps now is the time to build lol I went from 1 hive to a dozen with just traps
Frank Spataro yes sir same here.
Got mine built and my wife decorated them with painted on flowers! A different flower for each of the 5 boxes :)
Terry think we are supposed to have a nice weekend except cold. Might go out a couple up myself.
No kidding...here in North FL I've had 2 hives swarm already this year (2/8 and today 2/16). I apparently need to start swarm control in November!
Beekeeping, the year round job. Winter is monitor and prep for me. Check out my channel if you get a minute.
I have a bunch of boxes to paint, just waiting to find some cheap exterior paint. Been checking lowes and HD but all interior lately. May have to end up paying full price. Lol
Have you considered asking family/friends if they had any partial containers of paint they aren't gonna use? Or trading honey for paint? Maybe check Craigslist. Best of luck!
@@JCsBees that's a great idea. I'll reach out to some friends to see I'd they have any paint they aren't using. Thanks.
Jason love your channel but I really wish we could find somebody who lives in Florida to give us some more heads up on what we should be doing
Thanks. What is it your having a hard time with maybe I can help? I know a couple Florida beekeepers that make videos but not videos telling new beekeepers what they should be doing and when. I would think you would be adding pollen patties now to boost brood production, are you doing that? How many hives do you have?
Our bees never really hibernate down here in central florida. I'm looking for Information how to care for bees in this region over the winter so they are healthy for the Spring
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What else can be used besides OA in the hives when temps are not as warm or on a consistent temperature. I’ve used apiguard does well in summer just not sure if it would be effective in early spring temperatures.
Not sure there is another option at these temps.. Sorry! You could use OA and do the Dribble Method. I have a video on it. No vaporizer needed!
I have a hive with a 2” spacer on the top for feed. The bees have eaten all of the sugar and have filled it with comb. Should I clean it out now or wait for warmer weather?
If your in an area that is cold then yes wait but if the temps get above 50, I would clean it out. Best of luck!
If they run out of food then you took too much honey last year, try leaving some for them and not create a death scenario
Thanks for the advice,I'm already on it.You are in Ohio right?Man you guyz are gettin some rough weather.We southern boyz feel for ya,talk at ya 8).
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Good video, Jason. Thanks for the tip on beeslist.org, I have some stuff to sell. I’m from New Hampshire now living in eastern Washington. I remember sugar season fondly; mud season, frost heaves and potholes not so much.
I have never sold anything on there but I hope it goes well for you. Best of luck!
Hi Jason, I have a OA question for you: Can you vaporize OA while you have sugar up on the top bars? I have a couple hives I just put sugar in to help them out. Your thoughts? Thank you.
Sure it's safe! The reason you have to remove supers when you oa treat is due to human consumption not that the oa will harm the bees if they eat it after treating.
@@JCsBees Great Thank you for your reply. Have a great beekeeping season!
Hey Jason!!
I always follow your videos, especially since you are the closest to our weather pattern here in Central Indiana.
Will you post the Bees List again?
I didn’t see it listed above?
Thank you and Happy Beekeeping!
Beeslist.org is the site. Glad you enjoy my videos! Thanks!
Can I still do the dribble treatment? I live in Trumbull County.
By now brood is present but it's minimal, so it would be effect towards the mites but having brood don't expect a full mite drop with one dribble treatment.
looks like maine ther
Buy bees? Stupid question but to add to the hive? I only have one hive it was weak when I got it in April I built it up through feeding and then it swarmed then it got robbed. Still surviving but very small colony. Advice? Yes I joined a bee club but it seemed more of a social club.
PS I'm not in it for the honey I'm in it to build up the bee population so I don't trap swarms I want swarms.
?? I'm seeing bees spotting the outside of the hive, on there cleansing flights .. Is this normal for winter ,if not what treatment do you recommend ,thanks..
Sounds like your bees may have Nosema. Read up on it. I use a producted called Nosevit Plus which can be found on Ebay. Mixes with sugar syrup and works great,
thanks for the info
Hey brother, I know you've said it several times but I forget, what state do you live in?
I am in central Ohio.
Oh. Alright im in south bend indiana. I was gunna see how close you were to see if you wanted to get some help with your bees in exchange for some mentoring lol. I saw some snow and figuard I'd ask. But that's a little to far lol. Im a subscriber tho and enjoy your content and how you keep bees
Yes that is a little far to be driving regularly but I would have considered the trade of services. Glad you enjoy my videos and thanks for watching them.
@@JCsBees yeah man, maybe if you havnt already you could have a video on what to expect in the second year of beekeeping. I had two hives last year and lost both due to varroa. Now I have a bunch of drawn comb, capped honey they didn't eat. Pollen frames etc... not sure what to do with all these resources to be most effective this next season
That's a great video suggestion. I am writing it down so I don't forget. lol Look for it in a couple weeks. Thanks for the idea!
Jayson, beelist.org just redirects different topics to Bangood or Alibaba?
Beeslist.org
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Thank you Stacye! My bad! 🙄🙄
Getting prepared for the upcoming season?!?! What blasphemy is this, I'm just going to sit here watching RUclips until April and then cry and moan that I didn't have time to get my crap in order. Always works for me, when in doubt..procrastinate some more. I'm going to go take a nap, catch ya in the next vid.
Something to do with staying ahead of the game is a good thing, I was told. I know seems crazy but I am gonna try it at least until it gets hot. lol
@@JCsBees Wha..I just got a notice alert from my phone I had a reply on RUclips, woke me up from my nap. Oh well, looks like some new vids from creators on RUclips anyway. I guess my day is planned out. Can't wait for my after lunch nap. Ugh, you had to remind me about it getting hot in summer, ewe. Just thinking about it makes me sleepy.
JC does diotamasous earth really work on Beatles???
I have read it does but this will be my first year using it. I got a 50# bag for less than $20.
@@JCsBees I have some that I use in my chickens dust bath. I also put it in my rabbit boxes but never thought about using it for my bee's. I checked out your patron channel but haven't figured out how to follow you yet. I have watched both channel for years and used alot of information. So thanks for what you do for the community JC 👍👍
I mix DE in my cows free choice mineral salt as a natural wormer and it seems to work great. I've tried offering to chickens for dust baths but my hens seem to take bath in different places each time. lol
There should be a tab that says "Follow Me" on my Patreon page. Can't say for sure though as the view I see is different than what my followers see. I really appreciate you following both channels, that means a lot. Thanks!
I have signed up for a 5 night bee course at Buckeye Career Center. 18 Swarm traps made. Are you still taking orders for 5 frame Nucs?
That's great! Now where is the Buckeye Career Center located? lol I've never heard of it. Sounds like you have been busy making swarm traps, that awesome! I am not taking nuc orders anymore but if you would want I could add you to my list if one would become available? Let me know!
Jason Chrisman Buckeye Career Center is an adult education center in New Philadelphia Ohio. If you get an extra Nuc let me know I might be interested. Also if you have a project that you could use help, with the bees on a Tuesday, I’d bee 😄 willing to donate my time. I am sure I could learn a lot. Send me a message.
Why is ur yard So white man, my grass is green. Lop