Recent content by FlySwat

I read & learn a lot here. A fantastic forum. The guys are very good. Erichalfbee said it best. "Why on earth did you not seek advice here?" You did not have to rush into instant action! As for your mentor, please do not attempt to absolve him. Why did they not "mentor" you at this point...

Bigger 😱 fans 😳

I have bought on of these for my wife, she loves it. Wondered if anyone uses them in a suit? Portable Neck Fan... https://amzn.eu/d/bDg0Dl8

Blimey there has be some response to this. 👍 I could use 4 sheets please, feed holes & rims (for national hives)

Thank you for all the replies. Just to share the love... The super took me 4 pound coins to wedge apart while working as round with the hive tool... that must be a record 🤣

Splendid. Thank you. We speak the same language.

Think I am with you.. A Snelgrove style board? Pop that on first, on top of old brood box. Then new Brood box Then Queen excluder. Then super as normal.

Watch this space.... 🤣🤣

I am defo in need of a cunning plan.👍 They have this year requeened, my main concern is not to lose her in the process. There is of course the option "do nothing"

Gotcha.... But that is going to result in almost every frame being ripped apart. I was sort of hoping to get the bees to move..

Do I need a different tool then... Thought of tipping it over and running a knife up the side.... But concerned for the queen?

It's a British national and the frames are solid. Concrete. Braced frames to frame. I had to dig out the queen excluder...

Thanks for a wonderful forum. I am a new beekeeper and am learning lots. And now I need some advice. I have inherited a hive, BN brood + 1 Super, that is fully braced (think concrete). I have separated it and inserted another super. I can cut the super apart when I remove it. But how do I...

That old beehive... Nah... Had it in the back of the cupboard for ages 🤣

Just received my Sentinel Pro from Old Castle. Very pleased with the service, price and the suit. Thanks to the forum members too. I took your advice.