Recent content by Richard65

As I said earlier, I am glad I asked the question. Interesting responses. This is a beginners section and I assumed it would be ok to voice questions on different topics even if it was against perceived wisdom and my own practice just to see the range of views. Some it seems were born with...

I am glad I asked lol

I have been hearing a lot recently about how the bee numbers are down over the years. It made me think we do beekeepers put so much effort into stopping hives swarming. Is swarm control part of the problem? I can see the argument in an urban area for control but what about rural areas?