Using Swarm Cells For Splitting

Using swarm cells to split colonies is a legitimate way to increase colony numbers without buying queens.

[bobbinnie]

The queens in these colonies were raised by us and came from Caucasian breeder queens produced by Shibu Raj in Tennessee and are daughters from a Caucasian breeder he purchased from Sue Cobey in Washington state. They were inseminated with semen harvested from drones that he picked up from me that were from a Carniolan x Caucasian breeder that also came from Sue but was unrelated. These queens have generally shown a low tendency to swarm so I feel good about using cells produced by them. I don't think they are displaying a predominant tendency to swarm. It's just Mother Nature doing her thing.

[richardmitchell]

Just love the way Bob explains each step to the people who are obviously learning the ropes, shows great character and respect for the people who work with him.

[chiefkyle]

Love the way Bob divides up labor and let's everyone know their part in advance. Like an assembly line, everyone's job is important. If the guy putting bolts in a box slacks off, the guy installing the bolts has to stop and get bolts. Great job.

[TimS]

None of this is rocket science, yet Bob has thought all of this through very carefully and applied a large dose of common sense, which we all know is a rare commodity these days! There is so much that a small scale beekeeper can learn from Bob's videos and apply to their own colonies. Thank you sir, I enjoy these working in the field clips, probably because I have run my own non bee business for 40 odd years and it is interesting from the management point of view. Good staff help too!

[davidmerriott]

This is not to disparage other tubers, but I learn so much just from watching Bob work with the bees and the crew. This video style is so helpful for us non-professional new keepers. Thanks Bob for taking the time

[TJSmith]

I watch Bob as a YouTube mentor. He is a no non sense intelligent beekeeper with lots of great tips!

[BrownAndDaughters]

Watching you work is a study in Economy of Motion. Your experience is evident without even a word spoken.

[babybeeapiaries]

That stick trick is gold. Been doing that the last two years now. Thanks Bob.

[bc]

I wish I could have raised my children the way you teach your helpers.

[bigblue]

Bob. I really like the stick trick to hold up the frame with swarm cells. Excellent video. Thanks for sharing your experience with the rest of us.

[bluewingfarms]

Wish I lived in the a warmer climate so we could work with the bees longer.
Learn so much from these videos, quality beekeepers. Great stuff.👍✅

[dadu]

Yes sir it has already been a crazy early spring. I had swarm cells on Feb. 28th and made 4 splits just like this. And it's all because of what you and your team have taught me over the years. All 4 queens have mated and now starting to lay here in NC. This usually doesn't happen til late March or April. Thanks again sir for your knowledge and teaching. Have a good Sunday professor!

[Peter_Gunn]

It's always very reassuring when you do something and Bob comes out with a video about the exact same thing a couple days later

[gwenyngruffydd]

Great video Bob! Looking forward to seeing how these splits progresses 😊👍🏻

[thala]

It means a lot that even though you are obviously pressed for time that you still take the time to make these videos and explain things.

[beekeepinggarden]

Great video Bob fully explained how to work in bee yard 👌👌 Thank you for this camera man Seth 🐝🐝 great job Team 🐝

[paulgroth]

Wow Bob you are so smooth in operation. The knowledge you are sharing with us is priceless if your a sideliner trying to make that jump. I am buy out a retiring beekeeper in Michigan so excited at the opportunity, and I have you to thank for inspiring me to make a jump. I have around 50 colonies, with the ability to run near 1000, maybe I will have be able to sell you a load of honey someday! Thanks for sharing your story and helping so many

[tomkingsley]

Bob,
You are a great coach! Your style of management is a lesson for all to learn from.
Nice to see the videos of working the hives and explaining the process. Thanks for sharing.

[shrekpower]

I am going to say it again, I wish I could work with you all day . Love your work, love everything you're sharing. Thanks for doing what you do. I learned a lot from you and I am still learning as we go!

[bub]

This is so fantastic, just another inspiring video. Hunestly i dont know how to say thank you enough, Love your spirit in the company. It is not often someone can see the spirit in a workteam as this. And all good beework, thanks for it. Sweden 20 hives and lots of new nuc boxes.