Recent content by colinlyne

To wrap or not to wrap. I live in North Yorkshire, comments please. Also, where is the best place for fondant, over the crown board or directly over the frames. I lost my two colonies last year, and I believe that it was starvation! Thank you for your help.

I would rather think that although out of the statute of limitations, there is still a criminal act of fraud, and that the Police would be interested.

Why do you keep bees?

As a fairly new beekeeper, what are the ”rules” for spring feeding in North Yorkshire? To feed or not to feed? Thank you.

I always thought that this forum was about beekeeping, not business. I keep bees because I like to do so, not to make money!

I conclude that beekeeping is a business and not a hobby! I never think of making money from my hobby, except for some honey. I don’t feel that a nuc costs anything, they were free to me and I had the equipment. I’m in it for the bees, not the money..

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Don’t by at Thornes prices, get it elsewhere much cheaper!

In my opinion, for my bees, Hive Alive has worked, so this is my proof.

Glad we don’t!!!

It was a belt and braces job, but not using too harsh a method for backup!

I want to stop, and leave it to natural resistance. However, I have, for the first time, used sugar powder.

I want to be treatment free!

Does anyone NOT treat for varroa?