@VonLeachim Beekeepers applying chemicals/medication to their hives usually try and apply them when their "honey supers" aren't on the hive. That is, the boxes from which they harvest aren't on yet. This way the honey has less of a chance to be tainted with chemicals. This, of course, isn't foolproof and there will most certainly be some transfer to the honey that is harvested. I, as I mentioned in the video don't use chemicals or medication and avoid the problem entirely!
This is wonderful! Bees are one of my favorite creatures (they have such cute faces!) and to see someone with such good ideas, so respectful of their nature, and taking an alternative view on their keeping really makes my heart purr. Thank you for sharing!
@JoeHell67 I'm the filmmaker, not a bee expert, but maybe it is something they 'lick' off of each other. I have learned sugar-water is a food source fed to a hive sometimes if their natural food source is limited - so I don't think it would harm them long-term.
Cookin' Great video - a real eye opener. I stopped using commercial honey years ago. I buy from a local family down the road who I know and know what they do. I have watched bee's numbers go down year after year without hope of them ever recovering. But I had no idea that people were doing something GOOD about the Bee problem (all the bee dying off). This is great - now I have hope we might be able to save the bee's. And if we save the bee's - we might be able to save ourselves.
@ocalicreek The ads help off-set our costs a tiny bit. If you're bothered by them - especially the long ones - you generally have an option to click off.
Great video I am in South Carolina and this year I have seen the fewest bees in my garden since we have lived here. I live in the city though so I am worried if I tried to do this my neighbors who are pretty close would get upset.
68 thumbs up says it all!
kidgecartoon 3 weeks ago in playlist CUpS: Growing Food
This is so wonderful I love bees , thank you so much for protecting them.
bscarlette 7 months ago
informative, helpful video,
.. the "mite/pesticides" which some people add to hives concerns.
I presume these substances would be present in honey from such hives ?
VonLeachim 9 months ago
@VonLeachim Good question! I'm not the expert, but I will ask someone who would and will get back to you when/if I learn something to share.
cookingupastory 8 months ago
@cookingupastory thanks, though tbh following clicking post comment I employed common sense an realized
; it will - I'd imagine there would be no way for these types of chemicals not to become entangled with the honey.
though I'd certainly appreciate any further info.
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VonLeachim 8 months ago
@VonLeachim Beekeepers applying chemicals/medication to their hives usually try and apply them when their "honey supers" aren't on the hive. That is, the boxes from which they harvest aren't on yet. This way the honey has less of a chance to be tainted with chemicals. This, of course, isn't foolproof and there will most certainly be some transfer to the honey that is harvested. I, as I mentioned in the video don't use chemicals or medication and avoid the problem entirely!
beethinking 8 months ago
@beethinking makes sense, thanks. [checking out your channel now]
VonLeachim 8 months ago
This is wonderful! Bees are one of my favorite creatures (they have such cute faces!) and to see someone with such good ideas, so respectful of their nature, and taking an alternative view on their keeping really makes my heart purr. Thank you for sharing!
witchapparatus 9 months ago
Hi,
great video!
I have mucho respect for beemasters and bees!
bees are incredible insects!
I just don't know about spraying bees with sugary water, doesn't that make their wings sticky? Probably not but it made me thinking...
Joe from Germany
JoeHell67 9 months ago
@JoeHell67 I'm the filmmaker, not a bee expert, but maybe it is something they 'lick' off of each other. I have learned sugar-water is a food source fed to a hive sometimes if their natural food source is limited - so I don't think it would harm them long-term.
cookingupastory 9 months ago
Cookin' Great video - a real eye opener. I stopped using commercial honey years ago. I buy from a local family down the road who I know and know what they do. I have watched bee's numbers go down year after year without hope of them ever recovering. But I had no idea that people were doing something GOOD about the Bee problem (all the bee dying off). This is great - now I have hope we might be able to save the bee's. And if we save the bee's - we might be able to save ourselves.
Captn'
CaptKelp 9 months ago
@CaptKelp
100% agreed!
I think (i know) commercial honey are usually blended honeys that are heated up to keep them smoothey.
Local Beekeepers don't do that, so you get a very local taste and also Health benefits from the honey.
The Enzymes in it are good for colds and put some honey on dry lips overnight, you might be surprised!
JoeHell67 9 months ago
@CaptKelp I hadn't thought about the locally adapted aspect of starting a new colony of bees - but it does make sense. We can always keep hoping!
cookingupastory 9 months ago
Awesome to see this happening. Thank you for the inspiring story.
Now...does Cooking Up A Story REALLY need the 'Stihl' ad at the beginning of their vids? I enjoy your videos, just not the commercials. thanks.
ocalicreek 9 months ago
@ocalicreek The ads help off-set our costs a tiny bit. If you're bothered by them - especially the long ones - you generally have an option to click off.
cookingupastory 9 months ago
What do the bees need treatment for??
mrsfinchie 9 months ago
@mrsfinchie Some mites can really do damage to a colony and are often treated with pesticides. Some beekeepers chose to go this route, others do not.
cookingupastory 9 months ago
Well presented story! A real contribution and inspiring. Thank you.
mlowellskb 9 months ago
@mlowellskb Thank you!
cookingupastory 9 months ago
that is an amazing way to start a colony, i had no idea they split off like that.
olov244 9 months ago
Great video I am in South Carolina and this year I have seen the fewest bees in my garden since we have lived here. I live in the city though so I am worried if I tried to do this my neighbors who are pretty close would get upset.
SCGoodOlBoy 9 months ago
wow your a smart man for doing it this way we can almost say organic honey thanks for vid
man4cannabis 9 months ago
I'm a beginning beekeeper hobbyist, and I agree wholeheartedly with the strategy presented here.
waynesb 9 months ago 2
cool info bro
deracinated1 9 months ago