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  1. Galaxy55

    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    I can see the video Neil
  2. Galaxy55

    Organising a Honey Show

    Does anyone know of any information that would help with Organising a Honey Show?
  3. Galaxy55

    What is the best OA vaporiser?

    The price has gone up since you purchased one. Ordered one myself, 4 to 5 weeks wait for delivery, looking forward to using it.
  4. Galaxy55

    What is the best OA vaporiser?

    You need to consider import duty which I think will be charged.
  5. Galaxy55

    What is the best OA vaporiser?

    Have you seen the latest vaporiser from Lorob Bees - InstantVap 18V cordless oxalic acid vaporizer - instantvap.eu Expensive but worth a look. Mark
  6. Galaxy55

    Looking to purchase bees in the greater Manchester area for this spring

    Can I suggest contacting Manchester and District Beekeeping Association Can I suggest Manchester and District Beekeeping Association. Here's a link to the training course they are offering. https://www.mdbka.com/basic-beekeeping-training/
  7. Galaxy55

    High Nosema

    I suppose you have a good point there, ' If your bees aren't dying of nosema every winter, regardless of your test results why worry over much? not really thought of it that way, just thought of it as a disease that needs treating. I suppose Nozevit may be just like the thymol and essential oils...
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    High Nosema

    Am going to try using Nozevit a product developed in Croatia which seems to be backed up with promising reviews. Fed thymol in the past which is very good at keeping syrup mould free but seem to be getting the same results year after year when testing. Have access to an apimelter and read about...
  9. Galaxy55

    High Nosema

    Thanks for this Ian123. It does seem very persistent. When tested they returned a very high spore count although they aren't displaying any symptoms.
  10. Galaxy55

    High Nosema

    If a hive has tested as high nosema how long do the spores stay active on the comb? Will I need to destroy the comb in the supers?
  11. Galaxy55

    Very dark honey

    Thanks for the reply, the honey has the taste you describe, not thought of honeydew, something to consider. Expecting a balsam flow but not many balsam bees about.
  12. Galaxy55

    Very dark honey

    Been keeping bees for a number of years now and have never had honey as dark as I've had this year. Do you think the recent heat wave is having an effect on the forage in my area. The dark honey has come from 3 of my apiarys.
  13. Galaxy55

    Vape Masks

    Organic vapour mask Just bought this one which is comfortable to wear and when you have done your initial adjustment of the straps they can be locked in place. Worth also thinking about eye protection. 4255 MAINTENANCE-FREE ORGANIC VAPOUR/PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR FFA2P3RD...
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    Nosema

    Thanks for the replies. An article I have read suggests that it could be related to genetics and by introducing a new genetic blood line should improve the overall resistance to nosema. Another suggestion I have had is to destroy the colony - very reluctant to do that.
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    Nosema

    I have been set the task of managing an apiary this year and have situation that I didn't think at all about dealing with. We have been testing for disease and Nosema is present in a number of hives at high levels. My question is what do I do? The bees look healthy, no crawling bees in front of...
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