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Knock them down and see if you can find a frame with young bees on it to run her onto. I like to find a bit of space on the comb so she... -
You consolidate the boxes a few days later and take one away.
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Heather replied to the thread Re-combining after a split.No, they have got swarm mode out of their thinking, so just remove the poorer /older of the two queens and as long as you give them...
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Heather replied to the thread Is there anything a hobbyist beekeeper can do about swarms?.Timing is everything! Went to check my bees, admittedly left a 10 day gap:sleep:, and the bees were 'excited'! (not to see me...
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Heather replied to the thread suggestions before petrol!.n the evening,I trapped the bees in the supers, all blocked in , to move them. Moved Brood boxes as soon as all bees settling. Then...
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You don’t need to do that. Make a nuc up from a couple of frames of brood from that brood box you move. Introduce your queen to that...
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Heather replied to the thread suggestions before petrol!.Hmmm.. yes probable right.. good thinking.. I will requeen soon , shame as she is a beauty to see, laying well, pattern good.. just a...
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Heather replied to the thread suggestions before petrol!.Bit harsh!
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Heather replied to the thread suggestions before petrol!.Final roundup. bees all moved to new apiary site.. And don't understand why, but foul queen that I didn't bump off- now in 5 frame...
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Heather replied to the thread want a swarm??.sorted thanks.. but BBKA website swarm collectors a 20 mile radius of no beekeepers from Lymm..
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Wednesday 2.30 Anyone in Lymm Cheshire area want a swarm call me 01825 722066
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Heather replied to the thread suggestions before petrol!.Only killed 1 bee. - Queen! other queen , though foul, is being useful in an Obs hive, temporarily.
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Heather replied to the thread suggestions before petrol!.Update .. Bo**ocks.. " 2 people stung about 100yds from my hives. My hives are not on my land, and the owner has now insisted I remove...
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Heather replied to the thread Is this the swarmiest spring ever?.Oh yes, usually explain they are temporary, safe and good learning feature. Some agree to keep, others insist I remove so I end up with...
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Yes, I get very few attempts to sting me these days - but is that about technique and confidence ?
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