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The only time I used MAQS I lost the queen - I don't think it is fair to blame 'weak queens' for the loss when using any treatment. Appreciate that other people have had different experiences to me, but once bitten twice shy.

Sure. Should do well in Chapel, but my season timings are more akin to central Scotland than Cheshire due to the altitude and climate.

Just outside Glossop, but I've got some hives at Chinley so not far from you.

Hello from the High Peak:welcome: Whereabouts are you?

Himalayan Balsam all germinating now.... mixed feelings on that one as I'm sure it saved last year's harvest.

Hello from another High Peak resident:welcome:

I use an old ammo box too.

I thought all other things being equal, if they want more eggs they feed the queen more and if they want fewer eggs they feed her less? Doesn't stop then removing unwanted eggs, of course.

Did not know that. The sheep studiously ignore it.

Never had a noticeable issue with entrances facing to any particular point of the compass.

I can buy that as 'not pre-packaged' as you are essentially selling it loose and it is not feasible to label. But surely if it is already in jars and handed to a customer then it is 'pre-packaged'. Or am I missing something?

I've been using Freeman & Harding - even the smaller packs are quite good value, with a wide selection of lid colour/patterns and a fairly small minimum order for free delivery. Always have come pretty quickly. Prices shown on the website are without the BBKA discount - create an account and...

Pretty similar to my experience, although I use a tongue depressor instead of a wax starter strip. I intermingle (not necessarily alternately) with foundation or drawn comb and never had a problem with the bees drawing it at angles. I string thin fishing line 2 or 3 times across the frame and...

Not tested that locally as I've always used hex, but they do pack together tighter than the rounds. Almost like the bees know something...

Rosebay Willow Herb