Indeed that are spectacular, I have a new appreciation for them now I’ve observed them for a while. Gentle giants indeed - not for the horse fly though!
I’ve never seen a live hornet before this morning, so was alarmed. Having spent the day observing them with the bees I’m happy to let them live. They really are peaceful and also predate on wasps and wax moth. So I removed my traps.
This morning I have watched hornets at my hives. There is one present almost all the time they’re taking bees on the wing at the entrance. I’m almost certain it’s the European hornet. Seeing them predate your bees is horrifying largely because of their size. I’ve set up traps with beer and sugar...
What would a test frame involve? I’m loathe to interfere with my other hives which are a bit small as it is. I’m not sure I’ve got a test frame to spare.
Hi everyone, I’m after a bit of advice on determining if my hive is now Queenless.
A little over 6 weeks ago my colony swarmed and I collected the swarm and Installed it into a new hive.
I then inspected my original hive 12 days ago there were capped worker brood and some larvae. So they...
Great thanks so much for the video. I saw one mite and it was walking on the comb. I’ll aim to do a sugar roll and take it from there. Interesting that you don’t treat.