How to make a nuc expand quickly in mid summer

is it too late to purchase a nuc? No it is not. In this video we show you one of our nucs at the end of July and how to help it expand quickly to be ready for winter. we show how to properly checkerboard a nuc, treat for small hive beetles, and tips to keep your hive calm.

[kathyhathaway]

I saw a video yesterday an this person had purchased three nucs from this other person that sales nucs an the person that sells the nuc came over to install them in the person that has a channel on here . When they took the lid off the first nuc I said WOW WOW there was MAYBE one an a half frame of bees in that whole nuc it was the sickest looking nuc I had ever saw and it was a over wintered nuc they said . Well the bad part was he got three of them an the person that had sold them to him was bragging about the nucs . None of the frames were drown out all the was an the patches of brood was about the size of his fist maybe .I just shook my head . What I see of your if I lived anywhere close to you I would for sure purchase from you if I needed any . Thanks

[tomdowser]

I can see checkerboard between honey and brood frames.
I never break nest but expand the nest. Little point no biggie.
One of the few who gives credit to the older ones who teach on you.

[andycalcutt]

Just subscribed, great info, could you give details on how to do eucalyptus treatment for hive beetles. I'm familiar with the boric acid method. Thanks in advance.

[shiningstar]

Very interesting, I'm learning lots. 👏
The things that fascinates me is how you go about it with hardly any bee suit, except on your head. With African bees and their hostility, you wouldn't dare do that. Most of the African bees are far from friendly!!! We normally have to wear full bee suits.

[jamescraig]

I liked your video. I caught a swarm this spring. Id like to see you work it without it being highly defensive.

[MrColtnutz]

Notice the light puffs after the big pumps of the smoker. Cool smoke is what better.

[khatpaufridaytalks]

Thank you for your good critical methods tranfer Salute

[baldeagleApiaries]

could you post a link for the guy that has the recipe for SHB control? Thanks for the video, I'm making 5 NUCs next month.

[lindaferguson]

Mountain mint helps with varroa mites, I heard. It gives off camphor oils to bees as they forage it. So, eucalyptus with crisco in corners of each box for hive beetles? hmmmm... Can you share Don's link showing that? Thank you! Nice video and set up! I wonder if using a q-tip, with both camphor and eucalyptus oils on it, swiped on entrance hole to hive? Would it hurt them?

[putrasaminhoneybee]

thabks for sharing..
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[noahriding]

I'm interested in the idea if you can cover it, how do you actually transition to making this a job without having to go to CA farms, and without being migratory? It seems like a big disadvantage to having to travel a lot. Hope you might have some thoughts on this.

[AmericansBee]

Ill try this this weekend when i check mine.

[MrGoldenArms]

Where in Illinois are you? I would like to visit.

[sms]

can i use 5 frame hive as brood to produce honey?

[campdavidsonfunctionaltrai]

I see you have 3/4 screened holes in every box both levels both sides. Is that ok in the winter?

[andycalcutt]

Disregard I see your answer in a previous reply.

[bza]

THANKS for tip on lowering lid gently and slowly !!! I hate to watch beehive videos and guys just slam it on there and you can see poor bees getting smashed...terrible