Our Early April Nuc Production

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Splitting colonies, producing nucs, queen introduction in April, 2024

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I asked an AI bot why that tapping trick works and this is what I got!

“When you tap on the beehive with a rock, you're creating vibrations that mimic the sound of a bee waggle dance, which is a communication method used by bees to indicate the location of food or a new home.

When the bees in the swarm hear these vibrations, they interpret them as a signal that the beehive is a potential new home, and they start investigating it. As they approach the hive, they detect the scent of beeswax and pheromones, which further reinforces the idea that this is a suitable location for their colony.

Additionally, the bees in the swarm are likely looking for a dark, enclosed space with a small entrance, which the beehive provides. Once they start entering the hive, they'll begin to explore it and assess its suitability, and if all goes well, they'll decide to make it their new home.

So, in short, the tapping on the beehive with a rock is a clever trick to trigger the bees' instinctual behavior and encourage them to investigate and move into the hive!”

Sounds pretty plausible.

matthewcaro

I love the Sunday morning videos from Bob binnie. Thanks for sharing Bob. Good morning to you and your faithful crew!

dadu

I seen a swarm over my head and I grabbed a metal pot and wrench, went to my box and stood by it and tapped the pot they settled right into the box. So yes it does work. Great videos Bob

ronniemoore

Gosh I am late to this party but it's spring. I slpit 20 nucs with '23 queens yesterday from overpopulated doubles and sold them. Could not hardly walk by the evening or keep my eyes open. My eyes most be getting old cuz geeish those eggs get harder to see every year. Back at it today. Life is busy this time of year!!!!

Swarm magnets are portable. I use with garden canes. And I am walking out to bait mine now. They save me scooping swarms!

dianetaylor

We always tapped on the box with a rock .Was taught this by a old timer in the 60s

eugenesimpson-zcwp

Girl Bee Keeper! You are a lucky man! I bet she is the best hand you have! Girls are very good with detail work! Thanks for sharing Bob!😁

stevesoutdoorworld

I Sneak peaked my 90 grafts today on day 4 after graft. On my one deep that I made queenless the day of graft and packed with roughly 12 shakes of bees, I had 42 of 45 take. The other, which was a strong colony but not set up with nurse bees for a grafting box, had approx 50% take. Not bad. I watched your grafting series several times. Thanks, Bob!! A true blessing!!

AmericansBee

Hello Bob. Drumming bees really does work. Some people call it tanging. I watched a family friend. When I was like 5 or six years old do it. When I became a teenager I helped him move bees. It was a swarm up in a tree. He had 2 aluminum pie pans. He sat the nuc box on the ground, and banged the pie pans together over the nuc box. It was amazing.

markbooth

I like that tape, I think I'll do that my self Thanks Bob. They are so cool to watch march.

dcsblessedbees

Morning Bob!
Wish you and your crew a very happy, healthy and prosperous season! Say hello to the gang for me.

NaturesImageFarmGregBurns

That's cool the way she doing that to get them in the box

williamkeeney

Thank you for sharing Bob, my confidence as a new bee keeper increases each time I watch one of your videos. I made my first ever split yesterday 🎉

mikewebb

A lot of activity in Georgia, enjoy seeing what your doing. Thanks for bringing us along

tarheelbeekeeper

Another great video. Look forward to these every Sunday morning. Really appreciate the botany information, super cool tip about the ways to identify different sub-species of wisteria!

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