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Just harvested my honey using clearer board - all went well, thanks for the advice.

Just harvested my honey using clearer board - all went well.

Woah, no, not ironic! I check the bottom board regularly. I have 4 hives, but all are located at least 50 or 100 yards apart to deter drift. Only 1 colony has varroa. Ive installed a bee gym in that hive and am seeing how well it works. I know this is a contentious issue for some and have no...

Sorry, not sure what that is? Not to worry, i think I'll just go ahead with clearer board. Thanks

No, the hive in question is totally varroa free 😊

Thanks so much for your replies and suggestions. I do use a Warre size clearer board, which worked v well for the top box. However all boxes (including the bottom one) are currently so full of bees that i was a bit worried it there wd be space for them all in 3 boxes. Or if its ok to wait a few...

Thanks so much for your replies and suggestions. I do use a Warre size clearer board, which worked v well for the top box. However all boxes (including the bottom one) are currently so full of bees that i was a bit worried it there wd be space for them all in 3 boxes. Or if its ok to wait a few...

Hi, im Viv, i'm a relatively new beekeeper(few years) and currently have 4 Warre hives with bees. I'm now in process of doing the end of season harvest but am currently a bit unsure what to do. I have an extremely well populated hive with 5 boxes, 3 of which seem to be full of honey. Ive...