ericbeaumont

Rough guide is to over-box in the first half of the season up to about the Summer Solstice. At about this time the main flow kicks in...

Fair point; try it and see.

See eggs, you mean. Queen has most likely gone. Follow JBM's advice: reduce to one open QC, shake bees off all other combs and remove...

As long as the queen lays, housebees will replace any losses, so that won't work. May drive the bees deeper into the vent system, esp...

Cream colour, native Green, Spanish

I run all my colonies on Abelo poly. My colonies are ahead of local peers who use timber hives. When using poly it's necessary to be on...

Balance initial cost against future long-term practical value, and factor in fiddly labour to assemble wood seconds. Abelo are best...

Abelo ready painted. If bare the others need to be painted to protect from UV (I use dark brown masonry paint). I buy the brood boxes...

All hives are a long term investment really. Any box that helps them maintain a stable environment more easily is right for me. Have you...

You can have it in any colour from the Dulux range.

For best adhesion and longevity use Dulux Weathershield.

Same with mine. Today I noticed a roof which the paint has started to crack and peel open exposing the white polystyrene. It's only a 3...

No, I reckon you might have oil seed rape near you. If so, bees will work it and may bring in nectar if temps. rise (needs warmth to...

Mad! Ask why, if you get the chance.

Which of these yellows are in flower now?