Wait until it is getting dark and all the bees are inside. Than tape over the entrance and move the box to somewhere secluded. Remove the tape and they will be quite happy. Have done this a few times for neighbours. Unfortunately I have a tree bumble colony in last year's compost heap and they...
You are either a good neighbour or a bad neighbour. Your decision will determine your next step. If you want to live in a shitty neighbourhood then be a shitty neighbour. If you want a peaceful life living in an area where people are nice to each other then be nice to your neighbour. The offer...
Did two 'Wallys' this year. The first was a vertical one on a large colony. The problem arose when I started the second manipulation and put the top box to one side to find the queen. I found her alright but when I went to remove the EQCs in the bottom box the bees were very feisty. Added to...
Oh, no another MAQS expert! Follow the instructions with MAQS. Do you only take half your medicine when you're ill? We'll be getting the homeopathic dose next.
Recently I have treated my three Q+ hives with MAQS. Followed the instructions and for the second year all the queens have survived and are laying again. Took off supers as any flow I had is over. They were very light and I suspected the bees were eating the honey. Now, following the nbu...
Looks like a species of Sorbus (Mountain Ash). Lots of varieties available with red, white, pink, orange and yellow berries (not all on the same tree of course).
Trickled hives and nucs with oxalic two days ago. Massive drop of varroa (100s) in each hive. Very pleased that such a cheap treatment has killed so many of the little swines and given the bees a healthier start to the new year.
Where on earth did you get the idea of using broodbox comb for cut comb honey? If that's your only reason for wanting to go wireless on 14x12 forget it. A healthy colony on 14x12 will provide plenty of unwired supers full of honey suitable for cut comb. Any honey in the broodbox is for the bees...