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All I do is give them plenty of room to expand and as soon as I see a queen cell with something in it I split them by taking away the old queen, a few frames of bees and rip all the cells I don't need down or make lots of splits with the uncapped cells. if you let them cap a cell your asking for...

I would give them some fondant and treat for mite. Its all you can do and it wont hurt them as long as you vapour treat

I find my polly hives overwinter better and expand faster. I have two brood boxes on each and make sure all my top brood frames are full of honey and pollen then my job is done and whatever else they collect is a bonus. Any leftover honey at the start of the next season is great for nucleus...

I use linseed or Tung oil or santex paint both work great but I prefer linseed or Tung oil on wood and santex on polly. Both can be used on hives and are recommended by experts in the field. I suppose you can use santex on wood but I like the look of oil treated wood. Why paint over a quality...

I've never used a really cheap one but mine cost around £250 in an auction. It can spin eight super frames at once or four jumbo brood frames. I can put any frame in it I like. Its well built and a manual although I have the option of a motor. I'm glad I payed the extra its a Nisala and worth...

Hi everyone I have a hive that is booming and two brood boxes deep and full of bees stores and eggs. I'm wondering if its too late to split this hive. The splits will have to raise a queen and draw the extra frames. If its not too late how many splits can I make and have them ready for winter...