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    Not poppies, none to be seen now. Otherwise maybe propolis of some kind?
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    Bees bringing in lots of black and pale yellow pollen this morning, which considering the lack of flowers about now makes me wonder on...
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    robmort replied to the thread Thymol death syrup.
    Acetic acid (vinegar) is much cheaper and easily available, 5 litres of 77% for 12.50 delivered. Just needs a dash of concentrate in 5...
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    robmort replied to the thread High varroa count post-treatment.
    Just vape with OA, simple and effective.
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    Quite right, especially if driving to any so-called "green" site takes more than a few minutes with all the damage to the environment...
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    robmort replied to the thread Dumb meter, dumb company.
    A lot of ignorance here, and of course wild conspiracy theories.
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    robmort replied to the thread Oxalic acid.
    Anhydrous oxalic acid doesn't form crystals
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    robmort replied to the thread Oxalic acid.
    Yes, the 2 water molecules are needed to form the crystals, no crystals without them
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    An empty super over a QE is the warmest place but if the Queen (and bees) cannot go there it's a bad idea in winter. They want to be as...
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    robmort replied to the thread Thin to thick.
    The bees will definitely notice if it's 1.9:1 and not 2.000:1
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    robmort replied to the thread Oxalic acid.
    Good for you. So what is all the fuss about not selling to individuals? See the other thread. The statement that "Outside of the...
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    robmort replied to the thread Oxalic acid.
    Dihydrate means they are crystals
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    robmort replied to the thread Jar Prices 2024..
    Last week when I bought them they were 3 for 2 so £18 for 36, plus £5 off. Seems the 3 for 2 has been stopped, but has been on for most...
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    robmort replied to the thread Jar Prices 2024..
    No, Hobbycraft are the cheapest at present, especially for hexagonal 280 ml jars at 36p each for 36. My customers love 'em, selling...
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    robmort replied to the thread Labels.
    Just use Microsoft Word, or similar word processor, to create pages in label format, with your own pictures etc. You can then get...
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