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If it works it has the advantage over the pan type of being able to "inject" it into the hive, just like the gas vap or the more...

Already ordered it, £46.39 delivered.

So to be cautious and either sell heather honey in the comb very quickly or don't risk it at all ...

Put my swarm trap up today although I suspect it will be a few weeks yet before it gets any interest. I love watching a swarm trap...

Works wonders ... but vile stuff ! I use it on my poly hives but have to keep it away from 'er indoors as it will take the anodising of...

Cillit bang

Well ... it seems it is designed to sublimate - whether it will work better than the existing offerings on the market - who knows ? If...

I stayed in a very posh Scottish hotel a couple of years ago and there were portions of comb, that purported to be heather honey...

I prefer the lime flow for my comb honey. Excellent flavour and slow to crystallize.

DIg the wax moth trail out - bees have difficulty dealing with the crud the moth grubs leave behind but they will happily repair the...

That they need space to store the rest of the fondant - you may find that they have lots of stores in the brood nest and very little...

Unless a restaurant prefers to pay properly for local quality, they will buy the cheapest Chinese. We must get out of the habit of...

It's too late now and it's always a personal decision but I would have left them a bit longer. It's not been the best weather for...

I too put on the frame the year when it was made up. Rarely does that relate to when it's condition tells me it needs pulling

I’ve tried these. They get super hot if even the slightest direct sun hits them so I’d say best used in complete shade. I haven’t had a...