Recent content by iawtkb

Thank you for the sensible replies, I'm off to T's with a shopping list.

Hi, I am looking to start an apiary from scratch for a local group. We have funding, and the local association is on board. I have put together this list. Anything I've missed? Once we are up and running, we can buy more from our profits, but the funding is only available now, so I need to...

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Whilst I am not allergic (th), I do react quite badly. One sting earlier on in the summer on my upper arm was so swollen and sore meant I could not wear any clothing except pyjamas for almost a week. I was unlucky enough to get 10+ stings a few weeks ago. All on my legs. Hardly any...

I'm pretty sure I already know the answer to this, but: I have been sent some 'beepollen' by a friend, who told me she say on you tube it was good to feed to the bees. I haven't, as I don't think it's safe. She bought it for me of ebay. It doesn't say anything on the packet about it being...

wireless doorbell I have this one, it's great. You could attach the pusher somewhere, or just leave it on a table. Completely waterproof, too. Best of luck.

I have a very short clip on you tube of my queen going in to the hive - you're welcome to take a screen shot? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1P5bngDB0g

Thanks all, I think the only way to be sure is to buy myself a round veil, remove the zips, and re-sew. Just fyi, the one I'm using now only has one zip - starts on the right, goes all the way around, and overlaps at the front. Then I cover it with the velcro. Carefully! When I get round...

I have a jacket with the fencing type of veil, but I would like one the other, rounder ones. Are the zips standard - can I simply buy a new head piece and swap?

I had a little look today - from the outside as a) the weather was very changeable and b) I don't like to disturb the bees any more than I need to and they seemed to be bringing in pollen. I'm relieved, I can tell you! :ohthedrama:

Thanks all - I was going to visit them this afternoon, but we've just had a huge thunderstorm, so I'll leave it for today. I have already reduced down to a one bee space entrance to reduce the wasp risk, although I haven't seen any around, I know they're there! I think I'll pop a frame of eggs...

I have just moved my hives to a new site. Due to a holiday and a minor car incident I didn't get to see them for two weeks before they were moved, but my brilliant association members looked after them for me. Now, though, I can't see eggs or larvae in the smaller of the two. Still...

I had an issue which turned out to be with the courier - they were super at sorting it for me, just give them a call...

I wish you were closer.