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  1. Dodge

    Asian Hornet APP

    As a side comment. Just read the recent BBKA magazine and there is a mention of Fipronil poluting watercourses. Hadn't realised that Fipronil is the main ingredient in some / most Cat and Dog Flea treatments.
  2. Dodge

    Apiary vandalism / animal rights

    Having watched a video posted by a member where one of their sites appears to have been vandalised. I noticed a comment that had been left below the clip which was a subject i haver never thought about or heard of. Has anyone actually heard of animal rights activists targeting apiarys? I know...
  3. Dodge

    Queen cage - varroa management

    Still like to put in the effort.
  4. Dodge

    Queen cage - varroa management

    Slightly late to the party but I contribute and Poly Hive - yes Brood breaks - yes Recent uncappinhg tool, nope only as I want capping for honey shows else - yes Ps, I went to Telford with SWMBO and we both looked at multiple new ideas and entertain them O I also ride a bicycle with Garmin...
  5. Dodge

    Honey price 2024

    Reminds me of petrol stations that say that petrol is inflammable. Wasn't that an error in the House of commons that changed the definition from being not flammable to meaning flammable?
  6. Dodge

    Honey price 2024

    Glad to hear the court case is happening. Amy details as how we can keep track of the progress / verdict
  7. Dodge

    Honey price 2024

    And lose BBKA insurance as well as it only covers 100% Honey products
  8. Dodge

    Honey price 2024

    Go down the local Post office and they way and tell you how much yhe postage is I guess.
  9. Dodge

    The Beekeeping Show 2024

    May well be but is meer mortals can't get these jars. Show was excellent and growing with atrengh. The facilities are really very good and make Stoneleigh look very old, worn and tatty. Maisore, well their loss Freeman Harding - their loss bought from Rawlings at the show for second year running.
  10. Dodge

    Which Lemongrass oil?

    Is that actual law as it states best practice?
  11. Dodge

    Honey price 2024

    Anyone sell online amd what packaging do you use etc?
  12. Dodge

    Asian Hornet APP

    The subtly is in the wording and timing The magazine is suggesting trapping queens in March. These queens will have recently emerged and each one trapped is potentially one less nest to deal with. The experts are talking about eradicating already established nests where workers are present so...
  13. Dodge

    Entombed Pollen

    Many thanks. Interesting that it may increase the incidence of Nosema c. And also as per many chemicals, additives etc it's banned in the EU and, hopefully/premuserably the UK to.
  14. Dodge

    Entombed Pollen

    When you say Agro and Industrial chemicals what types. Pesticide / weedkiller and what about industrial, heavy metals etc. Intrigued that's all.
  15. Dodge

    What's flowering as forage in your area

    Plenty of Blackthorn flowering in Warwickshire and Worcestershire today.
  16. Dodge

    Is this an effective way of dealing with AsianHornets nests? If 🤣

    He's certainly a headstrong chap. Kinda reminds me of Dobbie the House Elf.
  17. Dodge

    Bbka magazine

    4 minutes 38 Seconds of my life and the conclusion is. I can't work out if it was a waste of time or something weirdly interesting.
  18. Dodge

    Bees were buzzing today - despite the wind

    I would leave the dead tree. Fantastic resource for over wintering inspects and bugs plus a fantastic habitat throughout the year. Don't for get bees are a woodland insect so should be well able to survive any tine of the year in the shade sorry I wouldn't worry about it.
  19. Dodge

    WHAT THREE WORDS ? Add your three please ...

    Questioning, modern, educational
  20. Dodge

    Feeding Ambrosia Syrup Jan / Feb

    Thats my take on it and nice to see a confirmation. The only snag I see is, I got the bees feeding on it in the feeder no problems. But it's wearer they collectively remember it's up there over a few cold days is the question.
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