Recent content by rupertorr

Thankyou for all your help so far.

What do I do next? Hive swarmed 2 weeks ago with old queen. Swarm came back as Queen lost (clipped wing). Checked hive, kept one queen cell, destroyed others. Was going to check hive next weekend to find new queen and mark. Hive swarmed yesterday. WHAT DO I DO NEXT? What is the hive going to do...

Hi! Im looking for a new mentor in my area. A very kind beekeeper who is showing me the ropes is moving away very soon and Im in need of guidance. I have only had bees for about 2 months (so Im still very new to all this) Thanks for looking at this post.

Hello all! Im in need of help please. Im about to extract my first honey from a Langstroth Hive, frames are 19" long x 5.5" depth on plastic foundation. The honey will be OSR. Ive been looking at extractors but getting confused. Which extractor would people recommend and from where. Thanks for...

3 x stings = 1. Through marigold glove. 2. A bee got into my suit, sting on top of head. 3. Through mesh on chin.

Hello fellow beekeepers, Well I've had my hive for about a month now. Very nervous in opening the hive myself without my very helpful mentor with me. Have been stung 3 times so far whilst checking hive. Still enjoying the hobby even with the pain of stings.