Beekeeping: Are You Using Your Hive Tool Correctly?

Beekeeping presents countless ways to use a hive tool but not all are all equally effective? In this video, I demonstrate the techniques I've developed over more than 30 years of beekeeping to remove frames safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to the colony. You'll learn where to break the propolis seal, how to create working space inside the hive, how to avoid rolling or crushing bees, and why the direction and location of your hive tool matter. Whether you're a brand-new beekeeper or have managed bees for years, mastering this simple skill will make every hive inspection easier, safer, and more enjoyable. Which is better, J-hook or the traditional American hive tool? If you enjoy practical, science-based beekeeping education, consider subscribing for new videos each week. Thanks for watching, and as always...know the why before the what. Join My Channel Support Team:    / @beek   I would love to be your personal Beekeeping mentor. Let's face it, beekeeping IS HARD. There are so many different things to know and so many ways to easily make a huge mistake. I'm passionate about mentor beekeepings. Do you need a coach? Check it out to see which tier best fits your mentoring needs. https://www.honeybeesonline.com/mento... LIVESTREAM EVERY THURSDAY AT 7 p.m. Central Time. Here's the link: www.honeybeesonline.com/live YouTube Merch such as stickers and BeekSquad coffee mugs: https://www.honeybeesonline.com/youtu... Feeding Your Bees Makes All The Difference In The World For Your Bees. Here's the link to our feeding board: https://www.honeybeesonline.com/10f-b... Also, add our additives when you feed your bees: https://www.honeybeesonline.com/feedi... ULTIMATE ONLINE BEEKEEPING COURSE ✅ If you are new to beekeeping or you keep failing, I strongly recommend you take my Ultimate ONLINE Beekeeping Course. This bundle includes all 7 of my online courses: Beginning Beekeeping, Mite Control, Spring: SurvivAL, Supering, swarms & Splits, Advanced Beekeeping, My Popular Queen Rearing Course, A Day In The Apiary With Me and How To Get Your Bees Through The Winter. Here's the link: https://www.honeybeesonline.com/ultim... Subscribe To My Channel Please & Hit My Notification Bell: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidBurnsb... COFFEE MUGS: https://www.honeybeesonline.com/youtu... My FREE Downloadable "Raising Quality Queen Bees" book: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publication... MY INSTAGRAM:   / longlanehoneybees   👀Take a look at our book that Sheri and I wrote, Backyard Beekeeping from our website and we will autograph it for you: https://www.honeybeesonline.com/beeke... 💯OUR ONLINE BEEKEEPING CLASSES: https://www.honeybeesonline.com/onlin... Check out my Inspection Guide which you can download and print off to help guide you on your hive inspections: https://www.honeybeesonline.com/beeke... DISCLAIMER: Some links in this description might be affiliate links which means if you purchase a product or service using a link I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no extra charge to you. Thank you so much for supporting my channel which enables me to continue to produce more videos for you. 💪BEEKEEPING SUPPLIES I RECOMMEND: Honey Bandit (Helps remove bees from your supers): https://amzn.to/3pBPNMx My Yellow Rubber Gloves: https://amzn.to/3SZmFLM Beeswax to add to foundation: https://amzn.to/3FWfVXY Refractometer: https://amzn.to/476TCh5 J-Hook Hive Tool: https://amzn.to/3KBW8mv Burlap: https://amzn.to/3IMU0ra Microscope Camera: https://amzn.to/3IkkvDY ====================================== This video was filmed Using: Camera: Canon R10 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3K2CUFC Lens: Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens: Amazon: https://amzn.to/44OydZp Microphone: Comica Wireless Lavalier Microphone, BoomX-D2 2.4G Compact Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aAuY9r 🌻FEED YOUR BEES: Plan ahead for winter survival! Feeding your bees in late summer through fall can help your bees transition into winter mode. Safely feed your bees from the top. Great way to help your bees not run out of food in late winter and early spring. Check it out: https://www.honeybeesonline.com/feeders/ 📬If you'd like to send something to add to the store front to spruce up my back drop, send it to David Burns, PO BOX 254, Catlin, IL 61817 Whoa, you made it all the way down here! Thank you ♥️ Love you #Beekeeping #HoneyBees #HiveTool