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    silicone sealant

    i have made a hive roof using a piece of kingspan and to help protect the edges i have fixed some strips of rigid plastic. There are a few small gaps that i want to fill in and was wondering that instead of using tape if it would be safe to use silicone sealant. In theory the bees shouldn't be...
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    Getting a head start in 2015?

    This time last year i was in the same position as you. I had done a short course and was advised to join the local club which i did ,then in the spring i offered to help at the club apiary which was brilliant as i learnt so much. I also did a couple of evening courses which helped.I had a hive...
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    first year keeping bees

    thank you Many thanks for all the replies. Have had a great time beekeeping this year and looking forward to next year. Volunteering to help look after the club apiary was a good way of learning and would recommend it to any newbie.
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    first year keeping bees

    This is my first year as a beekeeper.I bought a hive in the spring and luckily a swarm landed in the park where i work a couple of days later which i managed to collect and put in the hive.My bees produced 20lb of honey which i was quite pleased with.I must say a big thanks to KBKA who have been...
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