How long do you leave them in there Erica? I thinking of buying a big chest freezer for mine.
Does the long term exposure to freezing conditions affect the wood or wax do you think
I extract in the utility - enough room for full\empty Supers, extractor and buckets etc.
Sell at work, local Post Office and friends/family etc. Have found that by giving the first jar helps drive more sales.
Just gave the equestrian vet one who three weeks later turned up and purchased 4 more...
Any beek near to Leatherhead that can remove a bumblebee nest (in the ground) from a building site. The bees have to go as this is holding up 'progress' and therefore your t&e will be paid.
They will be generous...
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I seem to be going to Singapore more frequently with my new job so if you need anything 'imported' - let me know and keep the thread going.
Love to hear how you are getting on.
I haven't seen any grey pollen currently but I would help your bees find the feeder by dribbling a little down the centre of the rapid feeder. They will follow the trail and be all over it in no time.
May account for the little or no drawn comb. Have the second hive found the feeder?
I would...
Put some old frames in if you have them and a drop of lemongrass and have a go. Biggest issue is most swarms I've collected are up higher than you can get a full size WBC of the ground.
If you were closer you could of had one of mine!
Put your name on the local swarm list with your BKA and...
Has the queen laid in this super at any time? Ie did you have her on brood and a half?
Then - could this be pollen that did not spin out that is now wet after it's dunking?