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So apivar this week?

Opened cells and inspected larvae and only one or two on a selection. No evidence on backs of bees. No varroa boards in at moment. I’m...

I’ll put some in this week. Can I ask about varroa? We haven’t treated this year as our mentor didn’t come after July. On inspection...

Thank you. I shall do this .

Fair enough. No match sticks no.

Thank you

I’d love to know what insulation techniques you recommend. We were told not to last year as risk of condensation was too big, so we didn’t.

3 queens swarmed since spring. They were requeened in July. Now happy and full of all stages. A healthy colony.

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Isn’t it warmer for them if they’re under supered?

The smaller hive has had 4 queens since spring, and depleted but is now very strong. Our other hive had two supers as the hive was very...

Hello, I’m in Berkshire. Our mentor sort of took his hands off since summer so they’ve only had their natural forage / honey. I’m now...