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I checked on a colony that lots their queen early may. I gave them a frame with queen cells and let them get on with it. 6 weeks later all looking good. Plenty of healthy brood . My biggest hives are capping plenty of honey, not enough yet to warrant another harvest but nice and runny so happy...

Charlie, thank you. When I first saw them I wondered about their shape and posture. Miner bee came to mind but I dismissed the idea given they were at a honey bee trap. I had a couple hanging around today so have put up two bait hives. I really don't need another colony.....oh, go on then, just...

Thanks folks. Very helpful. Yesterday there was a great deal of interest in the box but by 'ordinary' looking bees rather than the small black ones. Perhaps they were bullied away.

I'm hoping someone can help me. I have a swarm trap in a tree at the top of my garden that has been very successful in the past. I have enough hives now but didn't get round to taking it down so wasn't too surprised to see scout bees checking it out yesterday. I was about to remove it but...

Hello, I've just joined hoping to learn and have some good chat. I'm a back garden beekeeper more interested in having the bees than the honey. Hopefully I'll be able to contribute as well. Mark