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...
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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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.
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...