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:LOL::ROFLMAO::LOL::ROFLMAO::LOL: yes, research papers, especially the genetic esoteric type can have a mind numbing effect!

Here's the Link, https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13592-020-00744-7.pdf I was surprised too! Here's the quote to save you reading the Paper, but you really need to view the graph and the Supplemental Figures, "A. m.mellifera colonies in which the BLK individuals were more...

Strictly speaking the Native Irish Honey Bee Society (NIHBS) adds the specie name A. m. mellifera after the nick name "Native Irish Honey Bee" (or "Native Irish Black Bee"), much of their literature also makes reference to the Latin specie name as well. Some of their members online have said...

I've been waiting for someone to post that one... I think we all knew it was going to be you ;)

Strictly speaking you can get at least one laying worker in a hive (more common when there's a large population). BUT her eggs usually do not survive long, from memory near 50% are removed within two hours and 95% within 24hrs. I've seen a Worker mimic the actions of a queen, examining the rims...

I'm aware of Research which has shown that Fondant can reduce a bees lifespan, and increased levels of HMF will shorten it even more. I remember discussing this topic with a Senior beek a while back... Sen.beek "don't heat up your sugar above 40c when making thick syrup or you'll kill your...

Interesting book, thanks for the recommendation, appears to be out of print, strange that it's not provided for sale via the BIBBA website, I see one copy on ebay.

Oversimplification but... my understanding is that one needs a consistent 75% + hygienic result (VSH) throughout the year for there to be no need for treatments (bit of a generalization, but you get my point..) This is why many people tend to dismiss VSH, it's difficult to obtain this high VSH...

I would have thought that the single frame would have made it much easier, only one to inspect instead of three, also there is the effort of removing three frames propolised in place and the is the risk of injuring the Queen (albiet small ... but Sod's Law...); what disadvantages do you see...

Anyone tried this type of single frame, transparent walled mating nuc? Apparently very popular in Germany where they are called Einwabenkästchen (or EWK for short), they are mentioned in BIBBA's 2004 Summer magazine found here starting on page 21...

If you use them here in the UK, then can I ask you a couple of questions, as I've always liked the idea, but assumed the bees in central Europe must be quite different in their propolis production??? You only remove ONE frame at a time? Pulling it out towards you, side-ways like, but how...

The Thymol and Mita-cide based treatments suggest 4 weeks, if there's still a mite count another two weeks. Just said that as a random thing. But to answer your question, I would imagine 4 - 6 weeks is needed to clean the top bars of your frames.

Good idea, similar to what I do. Only I drill a 16mm hole in the upper brood box and use a small (nuc) circular door, this enables me to turn one hive into a hive (lower) and nuc (upper), just remember that the upper brood box will have no forager bees at the end of the day, so you will likely...

mdotb thank you for taking the time to Post that clear reply, we appreciate it; so my understanding is as follows.... IF I buy the Abelo Strips (of Oxalic Acid soaked cardboard strips) and drape them over the top bars of my frames, say two for each brood box of bees, for the PURPOSE of...

That web page (if you click the links at the bottom as well) basically relates to the Manufacture & Marketing (and therefore sale) of treatments in the hive. It is not dealing with a beek making up their own substance (and delivery method), like that which has been used by Randy Oliver. I have...

You mean here, https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/ProductInformationDatabase/current/starts-with-o?page=4 last four items at bottom of page.

Overall, whenever I have met beeks face to face they are extremely friendly people, although in recent years I have observed that the subject of keeping the right type of bee, can result in, to put it very mildly, some unpleasantness between beeks; some of the accounts of these encounters seem...

Which "regs"? Sorry in advance if my knit picking is a bit annoying, I just like to have things nailed down to be absolutely clear...

The relevance of a Link to "Expired Specified Feed Additives" is lost on me? "Currently authorised products" does not address the question / point I raised, as it requires the word "authorised" to be defined.

Is that very strictly correct??? My understanding was that the sale of Oxalic Acid for use in the hive, in the way Randy Oliver has devised, is not allowed to be advertised for sale (and therefore not allowed to be sold), but that Oxalic Acid can be sold on it's own.... . . . . ....aaaaaaannnnd...