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Did you introduce to a nuc first, Roger? One of these would be worth the expense...

I spoke to a researcher last night, who is investigating the big losses in migratory operations in the past year. He has found something...

I had a look at the YT video of that automatic tap and although it means less work to operate the tap, the tap itself is the problem...

You are correct in that, I usually have to put people under the lamp to get straight answers. Most tell you what they want you to hear...

Yes. Almost: in the second photo the rebate ledge is now stepped the other way!

Yes, don't fret about the choice, Mr Badger. One slight advantage is that on TBS the box rim won't get glued with propolis to the ends...

I was on holiday in Cornwall and we drove to the famous Newquay's Fistral Beach. Upon parking at the bottom of the hill right next to...

Do so at your first opportunity - unlikely to be for a couple of months - and see whether you enjoy the reality before investing further.

I will try, for sure... But many beekeepers will ascribe losses to spurious reasons, without challenging themselves to find the true...

I don't disagree with JBM's comments about the potentially deleterious effects of some recent husbandry practices (like reliance on...

Yes, and here are the photos of how he does it.

I agree, fondant is cheaper kg/kg than invert and doesn’t have the hassle of mixing syrup!

My entire batch of nucleus (50+) stocks are doing well (not a single loss) - a mix I'd created in September, SDI, II Queens and open...

There are drones in that photograph, and bees often retain drones late in the season or over winter if supersedure or queen problems are...

Are you really using nails? 20mm gimp pins are easy and you should be able to put in 100 an hour without stress. There are cheap sorts...