Recent content by BenLatimer

Not getting stung on your wangdoodle!

Thanks, yes just a bit round the corners, has an OMF but inspection tray in at moment re apiguard treatment..

Hi, Just wondered if a bit of condensation under the plastic cover board is anything to worry about.. has been raining quite a bit here (surrey) Thanks Ben

You need to take off, waspbane the entire site from orbit, it's the only way to be sure...

Hi all! Does this need to be in when using apiguard? Also, found a wax moth larvae in the inspection tray, is there actually anything that needs to be done or with wax moth is it just hope the colony is strong enough to deal with them.. Thanks Ben

Can they not store 1:1 or just less likely to?

Yeah I think so.. so I shouldn't worry about the hive going on a bonfire just yet then....

Just had a notification that there is EFB in our area.. bugger!

Very best of luck!

I have given them some today (just to be on the safe side) I guess with the variables being-number of bees, amount of stores, robbing and weather there can't be a reliable formula..

Thanks for answer, I've been a little worried recently as mine when from over 2 frames of stores to around 1.5.. so no need to panic just yet then!

What constitutes "light on stores"?

Hi, No honey to be taken off this season so that in mind, when would be the best time to treat with apiguard? The colony is small but looks very healthy/happy so is a treatment needed? Can it do any harm (other than wasting it) Thanks Ben

Thanks very much