Search results

Click photo then click again for correct image (works on iPad!)

Okay, i'm on my iphone ATM so hopefully the picture will upload. Where the hive is, there is a trellis fence panel directly behind it. It is nobody's land at the back of the fence, just a field border. I have never seen anyone walk along the back as there is no access to anywhere, and nothing...

No...I could have been further away. I had just gone to the shed for something and was stopped doing something else on the way back. It just so happened I was about 10/12 feet away from the hive when I stopped. Obviously too close yesterday!

Thanks for that, useful points 😊

That sounds like a plan. Trellis sounds good. Will it work? Are we talking 5 ft trellis or will lower gain the same effect? Anyone got a picture of their hives with trellis around it please?

I also have blue denim shorts on as well as the red T-shirt... Might be something in that quote then!

I'm glad it was you who said that and not me! Thank you, makes me feel a little better. Anyone feel that colour has an influence or not? With regards to the bees noticing more or being attracted to a certain colour?

Thanks for that. So they could be calm one day and irate the next? Hopefully just a bad day at the office for them then.

Think I had the answer before about my hive, yes! I just mean speaking generally, as in what is deemed to be a safe distance from the hive in general? I just didn't feel like I was intruding, but I obviously was.

Was in my garden minding my own business and having a coffee, about 10/12 feet or so from the hive. I thought I would have been safe at this distance, but apparently one bee had other ideas. Little darling would NOT leave me alone, buzzing all around my face. Trying not to swat it too violently...

Thank you all for the replies. I have my plan of action clear in my head. Most helpful :cheers2:

Okay, I know this isn't set in stone. I'm looking for opinions as I know people do it differently. New swarm, new equipment including frames with foundation. How long would you feed them for? Read lots of opinions and contradictory advice, so just wondering. Not looking to turn into any form...

Thanks for that. The QE will be removed very shortly. Don't want to risk losing them!

Don't panic - they're empty! Feeder going in the bottom one. I only have them on so they all weather the same. Don't want odd looking supers 😀

No probs 😀

Didn't realise the pictures went on sideways! They are the right way if you click them and click the image again.

And another little picture...

Just thought I'd share... Saw a swarm last Tuesday as I was walking the dog that came from the apiary that is about 200 metres from my house. Never seen a swarm up until that point and it was a magnificent sight I have to admit. They headed off in another direction from me, unfortunately. Then...

Great news - well done on that 😎

Good to know the wind and rain isn't just over me then!