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This is a difficult one, I only got 3 stings last year with 8 hives but it might depend on what level of protection people use. My girls were always more tetchy on rape too, and if they were opened up on days when the weather might not have been ideal. Also you have a massive difference in...

I'm sure I saw a nice picture on here last year with a sting to the head was it you Monsieur Abeille? Normally I don't really react apart from tightness and a slight burning sensation for a few hours but I did have one lady who somehow slipped inside my suit last year and stung me on the bridge...

Yes a good one, from the book of Tate and lyle if I'm not mistaken.

You might want to ask a local farmer as crops are often rotated. Will also give you an idea of when they might be planning on sowing.

I've never done it but my dad used to moved the odd frame in a similar way as you are describing although he was only taking them 15 mins away. He would use a moist towel, not dripping as you don't want the eggs to dry out. Other than that I don't know but will be interested to hear others...

If you are using mesh floors don't think it's so much of an issue but it could be said cold way gives better access for the bees. I tend to have mine warm way but that's just as I know the general direction of the wind at my site although I don't think it makes much difference. I'm sure...

I also get mine from C Wynne Jones.

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The time has finally come to move my bees in the next 2-3 weeks. Was ment to do it last year but they were bringing in so much I couldnt do it. I have 2 hives and bees that need a new home as my new site down south is in someone's garden and I am limited on space. If preferred bees can go...

Jenny did you get sorted ok with a colony, if not i can help you out there. Am I right in thinking that your daughter has just had a baby in Bristol? If so I'm not getting my Jenny's mixed up and a Coventry member has sorted you out. There not a bad lot in Coventry.

Peter i've noticed the only 2 crown boards i've ever shop bought have warped, since then I have made my own and never had a problem. Not only that If you buy yourself a decent sized sheet to make them from you can make a load. Never have enough crown boards. Hope to make up a few similar to...

.........rebuilt a few of my hives roofs over last winter 2"deeper with 50mm kingspan built into the roof (used 50mm as this is what I had). Seems to work very well, have used it through the summer and going into there first winter. Time and space is limited for me this year so to have...

Well HM it is partially about discipline, I was raised on a farm and we had shotguns and rifles about which as a young man I was taught to use safely and respect. But to be honest as I’ve got older I never use one and have got rid of the guns we had, although I will happily eat rabbit, pheasant...

I personally find it quite disturding that so many kids seem to have access to air rifles and pellet guns. Although I realise its not always just kids. My neighbour has had a few of his sheep shot at, one sheep was found with 8 pellet wounds in it. Shooting at hives must seem tame if their...

Have been asked if I know of anyone in Surrey close to Addlestone that has honey for sale in bulk. If anyone keeps bees nearby and is interested in a possible new outlet PM me and I will supply you with details. Itchy