Recent content by ellypatt

Hello, Given the ongoing uncertain circumstances we're looking to schedule talks for our local association via zoom this winter. If you offer talks and would be interested in this, or can recommend a speaker, please get in touch with me via [email protected]. Thanks! Elly

Oxford's NHM has an observation hive, and you can get an advance return on the Oxford Tube for £2.50 :)

Hello from Oxford! I've heard the V&D association is really supportive and friendly. Good luck with your bees. Elly

There are two jobs on the indeed website at the moment, though were posted a while ago http://www.indeed.co.uk/m/viewjob?jk=61136737a26ff53c&from=serp

Not enough space and swarming has nothing to do with genes either, so is worth considering.

Did you use any swarm control methods? I use double national brood boxes and do a pagden artificial swarm at first sign of queen cells. Can then either recombine or use for making increase, and is handy for brood comb replacement.

Thanks for the replies. Not a happy ending unfortunately - very few bees (500 max), broodless/Q-, no stores, alive with wax moth. Such a shame, especially as was very accessible and could have had a chance of a good result if done earlier.

Well the council won't delay the demolition for that long but they have given the go ahead to attempt a cut out. They are providing labour to help remove the brickwork. I've enlisted a helper and written a comprehensive kit list and plan (hah!). Fingers crossed.

Idea is we can (fingers crossed) get in to chip brickwork away and remove before they smash wall out, then will remove (hopefully) and feed. Thanks x

Building demolition is scheduled - they're unlikely to wait any longer. Council pest man said his superiors would probably override his decision on economic grounds and get external contractors in. Forecast here not terrible. Going to talk to council rep tomorrow. Will push for delay if it's an...

Months ago I looked at and sent a proposal for removing bees from an old farmhouse wall on behalf of a community group. They (the group managing the site) then lost their lease. Since then I've been back in a professional capacity (reptile translocation). Today the council pest controller came...

We usually give the sisters about 5lb around Michaelmas and another 5lb or so at Christmas (apiary in convent garden), plus a couple of lbs for the very helpful gardener. If it's a poor year they expect it to be less.

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Good thing about jars is they don't have a BB date :-) I have been v happy with the quality, price & service from C Wynne Jones. Hope this helps.

I would contact your local bee inspector, ask them to come and look.