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This is how I do it: http://www.westcornwallbka.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Bait_hives.pdf

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I use them regularly and the service is always excellent as is the price.

In addition to the advice above, don't visit other apiaries and avoid other people visiting yours (unless it's the SBI).

Had that, wouldn't recommend it.

I think we're going to find out - it's the same here, never known them flower so well.

I will have nucs available later in the year. West Cornwall.

Nice to meet you last night and I hope you enjoy them.

http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/VIDEO-UPDATE-Bee-swarm-escapes-capture-Quay/story-19328784-detail/story.html#axzz2WdvpuVeL

Thanks Stiffy.

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So long as there were enough bees in your nuc, they are likely to be fine. Keep an eye on the bee numbers and food until a good QC is capped, the leave them alone until she's likely to be mated.

I run mine on brood & 1/2. The 1/2 is on top and it stays there over winter.