Tuesday, March 19, 2024

ONLINE SINGLE COURSES 50% OFF!! Early Spring Feeding Tips

 


Hello BeekSquad! Today is the FIRST DAY OF SPRING!! And sadly, it is FREEZING COLD. So typical for winter to hang on a bit into spring.


I have some good spring tips below and some exciting news I can't wait to share with you. Also, below I have a new video helping to explain how to feed your bees during this crazy time of the year with rollercoaster temperatures.


First, the exciting news: All of our single online beekeeping courses are 50% off starting today, March 19 through March 25, 2024. But the best deal is $100 off our Ultimate Course which includes all of our courses PLUS a free one year subscription to bee culture magazine. This is a fantastic time to beef up your beekeeping education before the year gets into full swing.


Check out all of our Courses and take advantage of these saving while they last. HURRY! CLICK HERE


But there is more exciting news! I've started a new beekeeping podcast called, Mysteries of Honey Bees. You can listen to it on you favorite podcast app. You can even listen to it on your Amazon Alexa by saying, "Alexa, play Mysteries of Honey Bees podcast." Or here's a few links to my podcast:

Apple Music

AMAZON MUSIC

IHEART


We have 3 lbs packages of bees with a mated queen and 5 frame Nucs for sale. Here's the link:


https://www.honeybeesonline.com/packages-of-bees/

I Enjoy Hosting Our Livestream Every Thursday Night At 7PM CST.


Join Us For 59 minutes of the most beekeeping fun you can tolerate. This week I'll also be teaching on how to help your bees gather more spring honey. And we have some giveaways planned and I'll enjoy answering your questions. Join the Beekeeping Livestream with HEART!! Don't be lonely, join the BeekSquad community. See you every Thursday


Here's the link for this Thursday:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pXQ-vqdK2I

EARLY SPRING FEEDING TIPS


Tip #1 Do not lift brood frames out of your hive UNTIL the outside temperature is above 65° (F) or 18° (C).


Tip #2 If it's too cold for your bees to fly, feed winter-bee-kind candy boards.


Tip #3 When it's warm enough for your bees to fly in early spring, feed 1:1 sugar water with our additives.


Tip #4 When dandelions start to bloom there is no need to continue feeding strong colonies.


Tip #5 Feed newly installed packages 1:1 sugar water for a couple of weeks to help them draw out new comb/wax.


Tip #6 During the rollercoaster temperature changes of early spring you may have to go back and forth between liquid and hard candy. Use tip 2 & 3 to help make your decision.

NEW VIDEO ON SPRING FEEDING

Are you concerned how to feed your bees in later winter and early spring? Watch my newest video below:







I took a peak into a hive IN THE WINTER on a warm day. You'll be amazed! Watch the video below and see how I get my bees through the cold winters of Central Illinois:



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Thursday, February 29, 2024

I Love Helping Beekeepers

Hello BeekSquad!


Let me guess, some of you have been at this beekeeping thing for quite some time and you aren't getting the results that you were hoping for?


Maybe you were wanting to see more honey production or better winter survival.

To the best of your understanding, you've been doing what should work, but you're pulling your hair out in frustration. I started beekeeping almost 30 years ago, so rest assured whatever frustration you are feeling, I've felt it too.


To be a good beekeeper it takes time, energy, money, and sheer grit! If beekeeping were easy, everyone would be doing it. Most successful beekeepers didn't become good at it alone. They learned from others. When we surround ourselves with the right people who can help us develop our beekeeping skills, success comes faster.


Unfortunately, many beekeepers go it alone. I started out that way too, and it was tough and I kept failing. I didn't know up from down about bees when I first started. It was ugly.


It is believed that 80% of new beekeepers quit during their first year. Of the 20% that are left, 80% of those quit by year 4. That's alarming. It's a fact, those with solid mentors hang in there a lot longer and do better.


I'm passionate about helping beekeepers make fewer mistakes and keep healthier bees. I often say in my YouTube videos, "I'm working hard for you!"

Here's a summary of my efforts to help you:


  1. 3+ YouTube videos a week.
  2. Weekly Livestream Q&A
  3. Response to Many Questions on YouTube
  4. Speak at Clubs and Conferences
  5. Monthly Columnist in Bee Culture Magazine

In addition to these, I also offer a much more in-depth mentorship program, over the last 8 years, known as BeeTeam6. Hundreds of beekeepers have benefited from this mentorship program. I have been tweaking this program every year, and finally this year we have launched a new approach to BeeTeam6 which will better fit the needs of the beekeeper.


This will also allow us to overcome the problem of this program being full all the time with no vacancies. Please take some time and review this mentorship program to see if there is a tier that fits your need to benefit from me mentoring you in beekeeping. I am an E.A.S Certified Master Beekeeper (2010) with decades of beekeeping experience. I hope I can work with you. Here's the link: CLICK HERE



Are you having trouble finding bees still available for 2024?? We have 3 lbs packages of bees with a mated queen and 5 frame Nucs for sale. Here's the link:


https://www.honeybeesonline.com/packages-of-bees/

Join Us For Our LIVESTREAM Thursday at 7pm central time. 59 minutes of the most beekeeping fun you can tolerate. We have some giveaways planned and I'll enjoy answering your questions. Join the Beekeeping Livestream with HEART!! Don't be lonely, join the BeekSquad community. See you TONIGHT!


Click Here To Join The Livestream


Every Thursday, 7PM Central Time! Mark Your Calendar and Set An Alarm on Your Smart Phone.


Winter-Bee-Kinds & Our Burns Feeders Are Now Available For A Limited Time. CLICK HERE

Our Winter-Bee-Kinds and Burns Bees Feeders can be ordered ONLINE here and shipped or picked up at King Bee, 3750 North IN-59, Rockville, Indiana. (765) 344-1550. Please DO NOT PLACE YOUR ORDER ONLINE if you plan to pick your feeders up. 

NEW VIDEOS

Join me as I walk through some of my hives this winter to see how they are doing, especially the little round hive that could. And below is another video answering which hive is best. Watch my new videos below:






























Thursday, November 16, 2023

LIVESTREAM TONIGHT 7PM CENTRAL TIME: Q&A, GUESTS & GIVEAWAYS

 

Hello BeekSquad, tonight it's time for our LIVESTREAM, 7pm central time. I hope you'll join me for a giveaway, special guests, questions answered and more!


Here is the link:

 https://youtube.com/live/V5x0BdTEKa0


Jessica, Sheri, and I are continually inspired by our expanding audience as we dedicate ourselves to these livestreams. Your support is the driving force that encourages us to deliver these engaging sessions week after week. We eagerly look forward to seeing you tonight, and every Thursday night, as you join us in this exciting journey.

SMALL HIVE BEETLES ARE WORSENING:



BLACK FRIDAY SALE

Online Beekeeping Courses 50% OFF


Our online beekeeping courses will be 50% off for Black Friday through Cyber Monday, November 24-27, just a few weeks away. Here's the link so keep it handy: https://www.honeybeesonline.com/online-beekeeping-academy/

IS THIS A BETTER HIVE??



New hives are hitting the market at a record pace. Is this a better hive for beekeepers and the bees? Take a look at this video below to see the entire video:



LOOK AT THIS BOOK!!

Honey Bee Health is a great book to have on hand to evaluate your bees' health. You can compare images to see if your bees have diseases or pests. We now have the books available again! They always sell out fast.



Click This link: Honey Bee Health or paste this link in your browser:

https://www.honeybeesonline.com/honey-bee-health-by-dr-jon-zawislak-large-print-edition/



Dr. Jon Zawislak is a good friend and fellow EAS Certified Master Beekeeper.

Our YouTube family is great and we call our family of followers, BeekSquad. Now we have BeekSquad coffee mugs, shirts, stickers and hats. Check them out by clicking here or goto: https://www.honeybeesonline.com/youtube-merch/


HOW TO RAISE QUEENS


I spent years trying to make money just from selling honey. That takes so many hives and so much work. Years ago I shifted over to producing queens. It took a minute to become good at it, but it didn't take long for this to become one of the most enjoyable aspects of beekeeping for me. Dr. Zawislak and I wrote a booklet together, simplifying queen rearing. You can download it for free or purchase the hard copy: Click here to purchase the paper booklet.


Click here for the free .pdf file

PROVEN TIPS FOR BEEKEEPING IN NOVEMBER:



If You Are New To Beekeeping Watch This Video Below:



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Package Bees

YouTube

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Contact 

Long Lane Honey Bee Farms

PO BOX 254

CATLIN, IL 61817

HoneyBeesOnline.com 

Thursday, February 16, 2023

LIVESTREAM TONIGHT & ONLINE CLASS GIVEAWAY!

 


Tonight I'm giving away 3 of my ONLINE BEEKEEPING COURSES just in time for spring. Here's how you could win. I'll be hosting my LIVESTREAM on YouTube at 7pm central time tonight (Thursday February 16). I'll start by teaching briefly on raising queens, and then I'll spend some time answering questions. Throughout the livestream we will draw winners for my online courses. I hope you can join me. Here is the link:

https://youtube.com/live/rZyyNg7dGDA



I am hoping to build a great community of beekeepers where we can encourage and support each other. Looking forward to seeing you tonight.

THE LITTLE HIVE THAT COULD

If you've been following my recent videos this week, I opened up and bravely inspected the "little hive that could" to see if there was a queen and if they are still alive. If you haven't watched my inspection and search for the queen, please watch this video because you will learn alot including how I mix my spring liquid feed! Watch below:



Did you know that you can do some simple math and give your bees a head start on raising enough foragers to take advantage of an early spring honey flow? You'll need my feeding board pictured here. Available in 8 or 10 Frame.

ORDER YOURS TODAY


Click here & watch my video on how to use it



I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU


This April 22, I'm looking forward to saying hi to everyone who comes to buy packages from us.



Packages Of Bees Available Now Click Here Now


5 Frame Nucs Available Now Click Here Now


Our packages are "pick up only" at our bee farm in central Illinois on April 22. Why is it better to pick up bees rather than having them shipped? If bees are shipped through traditional delivery services they can be mishandled or kept in hot trucks for days. It is very common for shipped bees to arrive to a beekeeper with most of the bees dead on the bottom of the package. It's risky. Why not order your bees today and pick up your precious cargo here at our honey bee farm where we keep your bees healthy.


Our packages of bees are available now. They sell out very fast. We also have 50 (limited) Nucs available for sale and many have been sold already. If you are new to beekeeping or thinking about starting, watch my video below that has 1.5 MILLION views on YouTube:




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DO YOU HAVE A COPY OF OUR BOOK?


If you order out book from us, we will autograph it for you. Sheri and I enjoyed writing this book together and it is so helpful if you are brand new to beekeeping. A must read before you get your bees. Sheri wrote half and I wrote half.


It is so popular and makes a great gift for a new beginner. Click Here

CLEARANCE SALE


We have several jackets, feeders and other beekeeping items on clearance so check them out today!


COFFEE TIME

So many of you love my coffee time videos, so grab one of our coffee mugs and join me almost every Sunday on YouTube for Coffee Time.

CLICK HERE AN Get Your Mug Today




I'm speaking Feb 23-26 in Nevada. Come join me if you live in the area.


Speakers Include:

David Burns

Cameron Jack

Kimberly Drennan

Dave Wick

Steve Jimenez

Jeannie Saum

Jessica Buelow

Bob Carrigan


CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Debunking The Top 10 Lies & Misconceptions About Beekeeping

 


Beekeeping is full of lies & misconceptions. Test your knowledge about Honeybees. Which of these statements are true or false?


1. Honey Bees Are Going Extinct. True or False


2. Honey Bees Were Native To North America. True or False


3. Honey Is Bee Vomit. True or False


4. Honey Bees Fly At Night. True or False


5. Honey Bees Hibernate In The Winter. True or False


6. Everyone Is Allergic To Honey Bee Stings. True or False


7. Honey Bees Can Sting Repeatedly. True or False


8. Honey Bees Are Vegetarians. True or False


9. Honey Bee Colonies Can Die From Wax Moths. True or False


10. All Bees Work In A Hive. True or False


Watch my newest video and find the answers:



I've made a lot of videos last month about controlling varroa destructor mites, the number one nemesis of honey bees. One way you can help control mites and add additional much ventilation to your hive is with a screen bottom board. When using powdered sugar dustings along with a screen bottom board some mites will fall out of the hive. Along with other IPM approaches this can help keep mite levels low. Get your screen bottom board today


PACKAGES & NUCS FOR SALE


Now that it is 2023 let's start the new beekeeping year the right way by ordering your bees before they are sold out:



Packages Of Bees Available Now Click Here Now


5 Frame Nucs Available Now Click Here Now


Our packages are "pick up only" at our bee farm in central Illinois on April 22. Why is it better to pick up bees rather than having them shipped? If bees are shipped through traditional delivery services they can be mishandled or kept in hot trucks for days. It is very common for shipped bees to arrive to a beekeeper with most of the bees dead on the bottom of the package. It's risky. Why not order your bees today and pick up your precious cargo here at our honey bee farm where we keep your bees healthy.


Our packages of bees are available now. They sell out very fast. We also have 50 (limited) Nucs available for sale and many have been sold already. If you are new to beekeeping or thinking about starting, watch my video below that has 1.5 MILLION views on YouTube:



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5 Most Important Tips For February


What my video explaining the five most import things you should be doing in beekeeping during the month of February:



In my recent videos I've mentioned IPM, Integrated Pest Management) as a way to help control varroa mites. One of the natural ways to do this is by breaking the queen's brood cycle after the honey flow when the colony is at its largest and mites are at the height of reproduction. This is easy to do using a queen push in cage. By caging the queen for 5-7 days, the bees' brood cycle is broken as well as the mites' brood cycle. During this break, over 14,000 mites can be disrupted from developing. Purchase a queen push in cage and be ready to tackle mites.


CLICK HERE TO ORDER NOW!


MAKE YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT


Having your own 5 frame nuc boxes are great for catching swarms, as a resource hive to support a larger colony, a starter or mating box to raise extra queens and more. Watch my newest video below and I'll show you how to save money and make your own: