Recent content by keir01

thanks for all the information, has been really helpful. Insulated yesterday will see how they go on - thanks again

The hive isn't to bad for stores, they have been going crazy last couple of weeks with Himalayan balsam. I didn't feed with syrup because of this, but now i am thinking they might need a bit more supplies before spring. The big change in temp today just got me wondering about the whole issue of...

Cheers for that. do you think it would be advisable to change over to fondant at a certain "cut off" temp? Or is it really just trial and error because of lots of different variables other than temp?

what temp do bees stop taking 2:1 syrup. Even if they are still low on stores and no nectar flow occurring. When would you switch to fondant if you were worried they were low on stores. Only my 2nd question to forum, so please don't stick the boot in if you happen to have been keeping bees a...

:welcome:welcome from another newbee

Many thanks, been looking through the vids, so much easier to learn when you actually see someone carrying out tasks with the bees

Many thanks for the warm welcome and information. Will take it on board. I am a member of SBKA so will definitely get to as many of their meetings as possible. I'm afraid i will need all the help i can get!!:thanks:

Hi just got my first hive of bees a few weeks ago from my friend David (Head Ranger Alderley Edge National Trust), hope my questions wont seem to lame to the more experienced on here. Bees have been going crazy today I'm guessing its ivy they have gone mad for, although i live right near river...

Many thanks for the info and the welcome much appreciated

what is EPS. you say to use this as insulation, thanks