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I have a couple overwintered nuc’s for sale on National frames. The Queen is 2020 and are Buckfast strain so very gentle and easy to handle. They are on 5 frames and have been treated with thymol and oxalic acid over winter. My apiaries have been inspected by the SBI at the end of last year...

Sole Trader is probably the best but if you are looking for a more independent entity which will shield you a bit more, a Limited Liability Partnership is a good compromise. It does not have all the admin of a ltd company.

I do not tolerate consistently tetchy colonies. The thought of inspecting one (usually left for last) gives me a cold sweat in a already overheated suit. Currently for me, in 5% of my colonies I accept a bit of attitude. I want to look forward to inspections, not dread them.

Great video, thanks!

I bought one of the 3 layer ventilated (full suit) ones off ebay as asked and it works very well so far. One thing that scared me initially is that you can feel the bees momentum in the back of your head and ears. Other than that I had no stings but only used it a couple times and did not upset...

I have a couple of 2018 nuc's on National frames for sale. All overwintered and treated for varoa with thymol and oxalic acid over winter. I can supply them in a travel box or alternatively a Poly nuc for an additional £30 (painted or left untreated). The nuc's are on 5 frames and have brood...

I went around to have a quick check and top- up of fondant levels. All my colonies survived and some are really looking very healthy in terms of numbers. Starting to get excited and anxious (for getting stung, haha) about the season.

The nuc and modification looks good 👍 reminding me to probably get started for the year.

Birdsandbees and Hivemaker are more than likely correct but it is difficult to see in the video. If the dead bees are darker and shiny (albeit very slight) then it is the virus. I also have a hive with it at present which is unfortunate. Good luck

@ Enrico Hahaha! Oh hell, hope this is not a venerial disease. Ps. Marigold gloves for all of those who rushed to click��

I think Mick and Finman read the signs correct. The bees appear glossy black without hair (which they lose) and the guard bees do not allow them back in which made me believe they are robbing. Eventually it weakens the colony. You can just about see the effect on the bees in the picture although...

Saying it is a large colony able to defend themselves and not a nuc.

Is there anything else that I could do for them? Fresh frames or something? I am rather isolated so fresh genes will be good.

The hive is currently in a demaree due to their size but I will look into the disease possibility. Thanks!!!