Darryl

Big thanks to all who advised. Option 2 taken. Cold day so bees were happy to stay indoors. Similarly, no overheating probems on the...

Hang in there and keep checking for eggs etc. I have an identical scenario with one of my hives. My queen's are notoriously sneaky and...

I have to move a hive a distance of approx 25 mins drive along tarmac roads to the new home. The plan is to seal the entrance just...

Finally finished making another four frame stand. That's the last of the reclaimed timber used up.

I made mine so they seal closed, too. Hopefully to cut out any draughts from under the hive. James

No, not harsh, just common sense. No wish to risk the viability of other colonies but hoping beyond reason that I can rescue this "lost...

Thanks. Adding brood could be ideal, but at this time of year, I can only estimate how strong the other colonies are as to whether any...

Just opened up a "dead" hive in the apiary. Sodden wet inside and out from recent rains. Mould on frame tops. Loads of dead bees On...

Thanks all. I'll browse the options and prise open the wallet.

Considered solid floors? Supposed advantages of OMF were promoted when varroa arrived and research indicated that a small % of varroa...

I've recently bought from these, very good service. Just a little tip. I viewed and bought 5 pieces of mesh straight away, had I been a...

My plan is to make OMFs with a solid, removeable varroa board. Additionally I've made some removeable UFE's which reduce the amount of...

I'm planning to make my own OMF. Woodwork is sorted but I'm looking for a source of varroa mesh either in sheets or on roll. Can anyone...

I have lots of customers buying early honey as they suffer from hay fever. No-one has ever come back saying it does not work: lots...

especially if in a pint of bitter - and usually ends up with the consumer doing even stupider things