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Houses are generally too big, and sheds too small. :)

I have read that too, but a few years ago, when I had at least two queens in separate colonies with each missing one of their front legs ( I hadn't cut them - but they may have had them dangling outside a queen cage at some stage and I accidentally touched them), I patiently waited for the...

At least it has let us know its size.... :D As a wild guess, a moth pupa (but not wax moth of course) with perhaps developing antennae and wing just showing.

Depending on how many supers you are talking about, one option is to take some of the fames out of the super and put them in a spare super (say half of the frames), and them lift the super from the hive with the remaining frames in it.

We have the record here for the largest subterranean wasp nest in the world.

Does anyone know much about the VarroxSan product? Is it only approved in some places in the US? https://www.foxhoundbeecompany.com/blogs/beekeeping-pests/varroxsan-a-cardboard-oxalic-acid-strip

I think at the moment we can't use the OA fogging method. https://honeybee.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Oxalic-Acid-Beekeeper-Information1.pdf

The bee in the centre of your highlight doesn't really look like a queen. It looks more like a worker with drips/drops of honey on her which other bees are dealing with. Have you checked the brood area?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombus_hypnorum#/media/File:Bombus_hypnorum_Zurich_2014_3.jpg Really?

The are going for the English box down here at the moment.

They can't get your wrist with these because of that extra bit above the leather- protecting that area. https://www.hornsby-beekeeping.com/ventilated-leather-gloves/

Certain lack of flowers at Casey too :LOL:.

Interesting about the good year then bad year theory. BTW, is anyone trying to get lavender honey from those beaut looking lavender farms in Hertfordshire and Norfolk?

According to this article, he "practiced as an attorney in Austin prior to re-joining and taking over the family business". https://insitebrazosvalley.com/wellness/outdoors/beeweaver-honey-farm-buzz-worthy-destination/

His educational qualifications are listed here. https://www.beekeepingtodaypodcast.com/guests/daniel-weaver/

It sounds like it, yes.

I believe you are heading the right direction. (y) I've moved in that direction myself and am having more success/enjoyment. Great effort with the Honey Wagon. It's fabulous.

I'm part way through it...for the second time! Solid floors...what he says at 31.34 min. onwards is to be well noted. 39 min. onwards about nosema is very interesting. Discussions on winter brooding at 41 min. and on is great too.

I agree. I've found beekeeping and the knowledge gained, to be a collection of personal experiences, garnered over time.

There is a thickness in the leg along the first three cm of it (as per Dani's ruler in photo one), that looks different.