Beekeeping Demaree Method: How To Keep A Hive From Swarming

Beekeeping is all about honey production, and today we'll take a look at the Demaree technique of keeping a hive from swarming and allowing it to make a ton of honey.

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[vashstampede]

David please use the board more, I've read an listened to this method but seeing an hearing your simplistic breakdown finally help make ful sense to this method. Thank You for this channel.

[Mighty]

This is beekeeping for dummies. You can't get any simpler than this. Keep it up, it really helps us new keepers

[briancowen]

David, 🤯 you just blew my mind. You made something I thought was complex, so simple. Thanks!

[LorienGreen]

That board is total sorcery. I love it!

[jawharp]

This is my favorite thing I learned today. Thanks!

[homercampbelljr]

Love the board helps out a lot
And I’m making up my own slides to remember on paper thank you thank you David

[frogsurfer]

Thanks David, one of the most simplified explanations of the Demaree Method I have seen.
One quick comment ; you need to stress that your newly constructed Demaree hive occupies the same physical spot where the old (strong) hive existed. The new hive replaces the old hive, it doesn't go next to it or on a different hive stand.
Of lesser importance, I've had old beeks tell me to NOT use brood frames for honey frames as it can impart an 'off taste' to the extracted honey. This is a human complaint, not a bee complaint; the honeybees will consume the honey just fine 🙂

[curiousliza]

Hi David, love the live board - it suits you - and is a treasure for visual learners. More please!!

[josephkossiii]

Very interactive the way you did that probably one of your best videos beyond easy to understand!

[maryannlivingston]

the way you explained the DM was simple and thorough enough for ME to understand. Thank

[markbaker]

Aloha Dave,
This method imitates many wild hives I have studied in Hawaii. Big difference? There is no winter in Hawaii below 8, 000 feet but bees continue to prepare for winter and pack the honey in.

[pennsyltuckyjunction]

This is EXACTLY what I needed. What a great video! I live in a fairly dense neighborhood and I only want to keep four hives. I will definitely be using this method. Thank you!

[chuckgross]

It is nice to be able to "see" things explained rather than just hearing them or seeing diagrams from books. Thanks Dave!

[jacobhindle]

Hi David. We are living in south west France. I would like to say thank you so much for being generally fantastic, all of the hard work sharing your knowledge and wisdom is honestly brilliant.
We have 28 hectare small holding with heritage pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks and turkey's. We run a permaculture system with no chemicals or intensive land use. If you ever happen to in France you and family are welcome to come and stay.
Keep up the great work and energy.
Kind regards Jacob

[phyllisflorian]

David - kudos for being able to write backwards LEGIBLY - another amazing talent. I'm going to try this whenever my new hive looks ready for it. Thanks for making it seem possible!

[bubbyward]

I have to try this, thank you so much

[zoobee]

lol 1 more yr of experience and finally, GET IT! Thanks, David. LOVE the board.

[ericklingele]

David, I appreciate the simple explanation and diagram. I will probably need to use this next year.

[TbelisleFNP]

The board makes it easier to understand 👍

[bligon]

Yes, I like the board and I want more!