Honey Bee Inspector Visited Bohemia Apiary!!

Oh no the Bee 🐝 inspector is here!! Welcome to Bohemia Apiary on the picturesque Eastern Shore of Maryland! 🐝 In our latest video, we had the distinct honor of hosting the Maryland State Apiarist, Cybil Preston, as she embarked on a crucial mission for the National Honey Bee Survey, conducting essential tests and inspections aimed at safeguarding the well-being of our honeybee colonies.

At Bohemia Apiary, collaboration is at the heart of our mission. Teaming up with the State Apiarist ensures that we stay at the forefront of honeybee health and resilience. Together, we diligently inspect and test our colonies, keeping a watchful eye for any potential threats that could jeopardize the thriving ecosystems we've cultivated. This video offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the seamless partnership between Bohemia Apiary and our dedicated State Apiarist, highlighting the shared commitment to the vitality of honeybee populations in Maryland and beyond. Join us on this journey of beekeeping excellence and environmental stewardship! 🌼🍯

0:00 Intro
0:10 Oh no the Bee Inspector is here!!
1:08 Introducing the Maryland State Apiarist, Cybil Preston
3:00 What is the National Honey Bee Survey
4:54 Inspecting a colony for samples
6:28 Gathering the live bee sample
7:08 Gathering the bees for the wash sample
7:30 Gathering a brood sample
8:38 Packaging up the samples
12:29 Recap and wrap up

Cybil Preston's Amazing Bee Dogs:
   • Maryland Farm & Harvest 512: Mack the...  

For more information on how the National Honey Bee Survey works, here are two videos explaining the process, but we felt ours did a great job simplifying it.
Part 1 -    • USDA National Honey bee Survey (part 1)  
Part 2 -    • USDA National Honey bee Survey (part 2)  

Please be aware that the content within this channel is produced, edited, and shared by Jason Crook, the proprietor and operator. Possessing nearly a decade of expertise in beekeeping as a Master Certified Beekeeper accredited by the University of Montana, Jason takes pleasure in imparting his insights to the community. It's important to recognize that beekeeping methodologies can diverge based on the local milieu, and the videos showcased on the Bohemia Apiary channel spotlight strategies tailored to Jason's specific bee colonies, rather than offering universal directives. While the principles addressed in these videos garner general approval from numerous beekeepers, it's equally imperative to lend an ear, make observations, and glean knowledge from your own bees as well as other beekeeping resources.

In Jason's own words, "Beekeeping is more than a hobbee, it's an obsession."

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