Sutty

Council recycling uses hot composting, the thorns will be fine.

If there's fighting at the entrance then robbing is likely. Close the entrance to allow just 2 or 3 bees to pass and hope for the best...

Your video didn't stay on the high point you looked at. Is there an opening they are scouting?

My mains pressure hot tank (heated by an immersion) has a pressure (expansion) vessel that is pumped up with air, so there may be  some...

I thought this too, I suppose a strip of duct tape or similar over the edge would seal off the cavities.

I reckon I have enough of the stuff I don't use to not last about 30 years! 🤣

Thanks Dani. I don't mind the robust responses - I'm fairly resilient and appreciate any constructive advice, no matter how it is delivered!

I looked at some of these machines on amazon after a previous thread, what really put me off was when I enquired about spare parts they...

This would reduce the bees mobility over the top bars to access fondant or syrup, on the other hand in an adequately provisioned natural...

Yes

I still get it even with ultra-thin acrylic crownboards and more insulation on top than the sides have, so I suspect there is...

That link doesn't seem to work, however I know what you mean, though does depend a bit on what sort of QE. I've been concerned fondant...

I can't agree with this entirely, though it will reduce it. Using a poly hive with a clear acrylic sheet crownboard (top beespace) and a...

If you are even considering putting fondant over the (hopefully currently closed) feed holes in the CB later in the winter I would...

Hi Jon. Welcome. Just as well you joined the forum. Some of the advice you’ve had has been delivered robustly but heed it. It’s all...