Recent content by Poly Hive

Actually a NDB holder not so long ago was widely derided for advocating matchstick ventilation.

Not being a Bee Craft reader might you explain please?

I have known NDB people who seemingly couldn't beekeep a paper bag but the idea behind the NDB (the qualification for County/regional Advisors) was just that. Now this master beekeeper has appeared I am curious as to which is the higher level.

Where are you intending sourcing pollen? PH

Which glorious title carries more weight? Curious. PH

Hi StevieD. It all depends on location of course. By and large I have never had to feed my hives in the active season ... yet. That's some 25 years north of the border and 20 south of it.

I'll be around but not actually able to do any lifting for I believe 6 weeks. Deep joy. Pete

I'll put in a word here on behalf of Margaret Adams sadly no longer with us but her book is a real work of dedication knowledge and skill. Pollen Grains and Honeydew. Pete

Probably mid to late June so swarming time really.

Time has been called on my left knee and the operation will be sometime this year, yet to be determined but ASAP as I am taking the wife to India next January. If anyone has managed their bees successfully with out being able to touch the hives for a month+ I am up for ideas. I have a bit of a...

I have no idea what you guys are doing but mine never get clogged. Are you leaving them on for some reason?

Notning re frames to be seen so has it been hidden for some reason? PH

MM is talking nonsense. Manleys were meant and work well for cut comb. I use them in all my supers so I have the choice of extracting or cutting up. PH

I think I can safely say they do. Also you are in a very dry Winter environment which frankly makes a massive difference. It's not cold that kills bees its wetness. PH

Thanks