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Wine barrel irrigation. Would appreciate some advice! by mahalohain Permaculture

[–]mahaloha[S] 0 points1 point ago

The barrel will be raised but only a foot or so above ground. Do you have any other recommendations? Thanks for the reply!

More from zone 8b. Santa Barbara, CA by mahalohain whatsthisplant

[–]mahaloha[S] 0 points1 point ago

Thank you!

Plant ID? Santa Barbara, CA Zone 8b by mahalohain whatsthisplant

[–]mahaloha[S] 1 point2 points ago

Many thanks! This subreddit is so amazing!

Plant ID? Santa Barbara, CA by mahalohain whatsthisplant

[–]mahaloha[S] 1 point2 points ago

Awesome! Mahalo!

Plant ID? Santa Barbara, CA by mahalohain whatsthisplant

[–]mahaloha[S] 2 points3 points ago

A few images from a "cut out" hive removal we did yesterday. Only got stung twice! Would love any feedback and to answer any questions. Mahalo by mahalohain Beekeeping

[–]mahaloha[S] 0 points1 point ago

Also, there was a large comb of drone brood. We took a portion to check for veroa mites and did not find any, meaning this colony has very strong genetics and is so far resistant to mites. Even more reason to save this colony!

A few images from a "cut out" hive removal we did yesterday. Only got stung twice! Would love any feedback and to answer any questions. Mahalo by mahalohain Beekeeping

[–]mahaloha[S] 0 points1 point ago

After you get an eye for looking over frames, you can easily pick out drones and especially pick out the queen. Here are a few images to help you check your eye.

Queen Pics

A few images from a "cut out" hive removal we did yesterday. Only got stung twice! Would love any feedback and to answer any questions. Mahalo by mahalohain Beekeeping

[–]mahaloha[S] 0 points1 point ago

Thank you for your interest!

The colony had been in that location for about six weeks and had established about 10-12 combs.

We cut out each comb and placed them on unwaxed Langstroth frames (with wire running through it for support) after brushing as many bees as possible of the comb.

PICTURE.

We cut the comb to the size of the frames trying to keep as much of the brood as possible. Unfortunately a few of the combs were very large so we had to cut through a small portion of the brood. Bummer. But the colony was very strong and should handle the disturbance well. Each comb was then secured with rubber bands around the comb and frame to hold it in place until the bees secure the comb to the top of the frame (that is one of the first things they will do). If there are gaps in frames it is good to fit in smaller pieces of comb and fill the frame so the bees can maintain their honey stores.

Each frame (now with comb) is placed into an empty "super" or hive box. We looked for the Queen until we found her and made sure she was in the hive box. There is just one queen, and when she is in the hive box, the rest of the bees will know and they will fan her pheromones out to attract the other bees to join. We placed the hive box as close to the cutout as possible so all the bees could come to the new hive. We will leave it just like it is shown in the picture for about a week to give them time for repairs and to get used to the hive box.

After a week, we will relocate the hive to a better location where they will not be disturbed and will not disturb humans.

Overall, the cutout took about an hour. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Mahalo!

A few images from a "cut out" hive removal we did yesterday. Only got stung twice! Would love any feedback and to answer any questions. Mahalo by mahalohain Beekeeping

[–]mahaloha[S] 0 points1 point ago

Thanks! It was actually the tenant taking pictures, I had my hands full!

A few images from a "cut out" hive removal we did yesterday. Only got stung twice! Would love any feedback and to answer any questions. Mahalo by mahalohain Beekeeping

[–]mahaloha[S] 2 points3 points ago

Haha! Thanks. My legs are fine. I got stung once on my wrist and once on my leg. Luckily I didn't get stung until later in the process, because once you are stung you are "marked". It was pretty amazing to watch some of the bees dive bomb my leg like kamikazes with their stinger aimed at the spot once I was stung. I retreated and washed the area and it was all good after that.

A few images from a "cut out" hive removal we did yesterday. Only got stung twice! Would love any feedback and to answer any questions. Mahalo by mahalohain Beekeeping

[–]mahaloha[S] 2 points3 points ago

Yea, it was a pretty easy cutout. It was at a graduate student's house, I'm glad he called us, now I have another strong and productive hive!

Video series project on bees and beekeeping. Would love some feedback. (Project overview video) Filmed on a GoPro. by mahalohain Beekeeping

[–]mahaloha[S] 0 points1 point ago

I uploaded the Swarm Removal video in HD (1080) and will re-upload the others in HD as well. Thanks for the comment!

Video series project on bees and beekeeping. Would love some feedback. (Project overview video) Filmed on a GoPro. by mahalohain Beekeeping

[–]mahaloha[S] 0 points1 point ago

I used a GoPro because it was the only video camera I had available. That being said the quality and ease of the GoPro is pretty awesome. Sound isn't the best, but I am doing the best I can with what I have. Thanks for watching!

Video series project on bees and beekeeping. Would love some feedback. (Project overview video) Filmed on a GoPro. by mahalohain Beekeeping

[–]mahaloha[S] 0 points1 point ago

Should be working now. Thanks for the views and the comment!

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