Recent content by ayagerard

:i agree: very sensible worded a gun is a dangerous tool in the hands of a fool if someone enters your property and does damage leaving you at a loss, he or she should not be allowed to leave with more than they interred with...

:yeahthat: it a half super in a bag with two sholder straps or straps fixed to super, comfort being the big thing, both hands free, allowing you to keep your ballance,

:iagree: :iagree: this is not the first time things have gotten out of hand, and i do think mod you should contact queens with a view to clarifying the situation privately behind the scenes it has happened on your watch.?? queens i have enjoyed your input to this forum over the time and i hope...

[wetterzentrale.de-topkarten-fsavneur.html ] if you can access this site it is good, they don't forecast fine weather for the bank Holiday weekends like met eireann and are usually on time not 12 hours late shows all the charts for Europe and you can make up your own mind no change...

hi Ruary just enquiring how far west and how far south do you live Valencia or dingle, i am nearer to tralee gerard

hi keith i would take it back where i bought it, as they would have a kit for your particular make and model, there are o rings and a flap- some form of a one way valve none return on those, failing that take it to any good agri vet or agri supplier...

in times gone by ivy used to be given to cattle for several complaints, usually in the spring if they after calving or run down ,that was before vets or penicillin. one for some one with a chemistry degree i would think, all you need is a little smoke and who knows

very well said richard take out a couple off undrawn frames and give yourself room , use the smoker to shift the bees off the frames needing attention, take your time if you can spot the queen you have no worries where in ireland are you gerard

bee venom is said to be the best prevention of arthritis ???? i knew a guy that passed away in his 94th year that kept 1 hive all his live as he liked cut comb and ice-cream

However, the suit thing is interesting. Perhaps the more experienced keeper (as you are) don't demonstrate the same kind of behaviour, nor panic. Could it be that the bees can 'smell' fear, as other animals can? :iagree: apifuge, or bienen-jet, are 2 products i find great if...

:iagree: professional torch linked by DEREKM This is the way to go, [ if you have bottled gas at home ??? ] inasaly will heat iron in 4-5 minutes to glowing and 2-3 minutes will reheat it good enough to do 3-4 branding , can be done out side, or in shed, garage, house...

hi newportbuzz thanks for your reply you have confirmed my thoughts ,i am down here in co. kerry. tralee. castlegregory.maharees. ??? its just that i have not owned bees for about 20yrs as i had an uncle who lived in America and used to come home for about 3-4 months each year and got...

good morning to you all, this is my first post on this forum, I have been on the sideline since about Christmas when i found this site, one off my better days on the computer ;) ye are a great bunch off people and discuss all topics in great detail which i enjoy and visit most days...