MASSIVE Small Hive Beetle Infestation! How I Deal With It. Hornsby Beekeeping Suppies to the rescue

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In this video, join me as I inspect my newly re-queened nucleus hive and discover a massive infestation of small hive beetles. It's a concerning sight, but I take you through the process of managing the infestation and preventing any further damage to the hive. As a beekeeper, it's important to stay vigilant and keep a close eye on our hives to ensure their health and safety.
But it's not all bad news! In this video, I also receive exciting new beekeeping equipment from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. I received a brand new bee suit and bee box, and I can't wait to put them to use in my beekeeping adventures.

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[robyngoold]

I’m super happy to see both my girls are settled in safe 😀❤️❤️🐝 looking forward to seeing how they do for you and getting feedback as a new queen breeder . She’s a lucky girl to get a posh box 👍🏻

[dunnybrush]

Hornsby beekeeping supplies are great! We recently grabbed a bunch of stuff from them when we visited Sydney, including your jacket - very high quality.

…good luck with the SHB and the new hive!

[billgolcher]

Man what save it was awesome you rechecked that box that could have been devastating Great job Awesome save They looked very happy take care

[craigsawtell]

Congrats on your sponsorship mate. Good vid also

[sentimentalbloke]

Love the velcro tab to keep the face netting away from your face, sadly missing on my current version.

[tecojim]

My Dad's name was Hornsby, first time I have ever see it used anywhere.

[UltFrizz]

Personally I wouldn't go searching for a newly introduced queen. If you find eggs that's enough you need to know. Disruption to the whole hive can lead to them killing the queen, they think she had something to do with all the carnage. You leave them undisturbed for a full brood cycle of the new queen.

[mikedwyer]

Mate you need to put your hives on a stand about 600mm high saves your back, you can make one with Besser blocks and some treated timber with that you can spray on the ground with salt and vinegar mix this will kill off the pupae that burrow in the ground to change into a adult beetle you must keep your hives free from grass underneath so ants and other bugs don't have easy way to get into hive

[tomcochrane]

I can only see one problem with the jacket. There's no thumb elastic on the sleeves, I prefer them.

[nikolabee]

Aren't you from S.A? Or is that the Bush Bee man? Since they're based in Greaterr Sydney region. I go to both of hornsby's stores and they are like warehouses! They should sponsor you to be honest.

[sam]

Dude... push your frames together for the appropriate bee space and to prevent all of that burr comb.