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The air temperature was 11 C and the windy weather not due for several hours so I went down to the out-apiary and triggled 26...

I sold my 1000th jar of honey of the year from my shelves today, it still amazes me that people take jars in such quantity! 😍

Not always rodents; I have witnessed tits and other small birds hammer away at polystyrene nucs before now, especially the entrance...

Probable; if the nuc is strong the bird or rodent will give up when bees come out. Different story with rats & badgers, but those have...

Looks like evidence of gnawing, especially the landing block.

Worth filling dents that allow rodent or insect to gain a foothold, or water to seep inbetween the poly grains. As James said, body...

The problem with any sort plywood (other than marine ply) is that, even if you treat the cut edges, moisture will find its way into the...

Good idea, and here's an idea: 1 When the main colony expands and before drones are produced, put on the main colony a sheet of...

Edit: apologies realised I posted in the wrong section, could an admin please move me over to the introduction section please? Hello...

Yes, stain is stain and an oil-based paint or sealant, enough to creep deep into the ply, will give you the result you seek: protection...

In 1974, moving from Hants to Cheshire, our removal company agreed to convey my three hives in their van together with the furniture...

A crownboard is a versatile tool and when used as a floor or split board it is open to the elements, so sealing is a good decision...

Last year, I moved 3 colonies 360 miles in March. As you are doing with good ventilation. Frames orientated fore and aft. I stopped...

Thinned out oil based paint as @ erichbeaumont suggested should work well. I once treated a set homemade wooden trailer sides that way...

Get hold of oil-based paint; thin it a little and let several coats soak into the ply; finish with a thick coat or two. If you had time...