Recent content by greatbritishhoney

Not me I hasten to add!

Loads flying here too - just had to extract one from my hair while I was hanging the washing out!

Possibly a bit cynical DrS? The hive could have been well fed by the seller and all the appropriate disease treatments given along with plenty of information and advice to the buyer.

A sheet of newspaper?

I missed the link first time round - it is very useful. Thanks:)

Is this what we are talking about? http://www.themelissagarden.com/TMG_Vetaley031608.htm "Varroa do not like the smell of lavender, so aids bees in ridding themselves of mites"

Pity the poor sod whose job is was to count them!!:eek:

Also whether there is a 'golden handcuff' policy - i.e - you have to pay back your fees if you decide to leave the company within a specified period.

Personally I wouldn't worry about a few dead bees on the landing board. However, it might be prudent to check whether you have piles of dead bees on the floor (of the hive). You should be able to do this by looking in the entrance or, if you are using OMFs, by looking from underneath with a...

I tend to agree with JamezF on this. As far as I know neither the French nor the Irish are a different 'race' than the English / Welsh etc. Race usually refers to an ethnic origin, and wouldn't usually be applied to religious orientation either. For example, racial hatred against 'muslims' is...

I'm not sure about saws but I keep things like my billhook and machete in a bucket of sand mixed with a bit of old engine oil. Seems to work well. Edit - sorry DrS cross-post!

It's www.nevilleandmore.com Based in Southwater, West Sussex. I have not used them, so this is not a recommendation, but hopefully they may be able to help you out.:)

:iagree: Any cash & carry or catering supplies company will do stirrers

I got sent some samples (unrequested I might add) from a supplier last week. Can't remember their name but will look it up for you when I get home.

Thornes do them.