Recent content by Pierre19

Hi all, We are having a go at some cut comb, not done it before. Picked up some Crystal containers from Thornes at the week-end, first question, what is the best way of sterilizing them? Second question, I've read that you need to put the comb in the freezer for a week to kill off wax month...

Welcome Hermit ...... from The Trossachs .......:welcome:

Hi all .... We have had a maximum temperature of only 6.4c, it's wet and we had our first snow on the hills this morning but there are a few bees flying from both hives ..... hardy little things arn't they ..... Pete

Many thanks, guys .... for the replies ..... What sort of kit do you use ...... ???? Ta Pete

Welcome .... from The Trossachs .....:scotland-flag:

Hi guys ..... just rendering down my wax for the first time. Used a Pyrex jug in a bain mare ..... worked well ... but, how do I clean up the pyrex jug ..... I don't want my wife to batter me ...... not worthy Cheers Pete

Hi all Is it OK to use MDF to make up dummy boards ....???

Hi all I thought that this might be of interesting ..... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-49343702 Pete

Yeap, I've down-loaded it .... haven't had to use it ..... Yet

Wasp Hi all Are wasps a problem, this year?? Where we are I have only seen a couple...

Mmmmmm, interesting .... we have been told that the Queen wil stop laying eggs for a period before swarming ....??? P

They are perfect for our arctic conditions, up here ......:cheers2:

Hi all .... The WBC hive which we were given, has a black painted roof which has been getting very hot in the recent sunny weather, just wondering if I can re-paint with Silver Hammerite paint? Many thanks in advance. Pete

.... OK, Woodstain, Butinox1

Hi all, Would it be OK to paint WBC lifts with Butinox ....??? Ta Pete