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No, there was no brood either, just one or two dead bees... I am presuming they were out foraging when the rest of the hive decided to do a bunk!

As a swarm I had oxaliced them, and then again early in the new year when they were brood less... So very low/ no varroa. They looked pretty good to me... Until yesterday !

Three weeks ago I went to look at one of my out apiarys and found the hive to be ok, the captured swarm from last year looked like they had made it through the winter, and had half a bag of ambrosia fondant left, perhaps a little small, but certainly active enough, with occasional pollen coming...

You could try to replicate this..... ► 15:57► 15:57 www.ted.com/.../marla_spivak_why_bees_are_disappe... 17 Sep 2013 Honeybees have thrived for 50 million years, each colony 40 to 50000 individuals coordinated ... Her style and content has mush to be desired...

Dried horse muck. This is from the stables. I know folk have a bit of an issue with this, but horse muck is essentially compressed grass (or whatever they have eaten) easy to light, using a compressed cardboard barbecue lighter block from well known supermarkets, who, towards the end of summer...

Now this may sound daft, but stick with me. I was having some pictures taken the other day, with me doing an inspection of one of my hives. In one of the quieter hives, I decided to remove my nitrile gloves, as I thought it might look better for the photos. Being brave I had a number of bees...

I guess I would miss out on the interaction with other beekeepers, and the specific application to honey production.. but by comparison, it doesnt feel like good value !

On the Sunday of the Spring Convention Im tempted to do the food safety certificate course which lasts all day (9.30 to 17.30) The cost is £55... but the sting in the tail is that I need to buy the wristband for the day too at £16.00. As the course runs all day... what am I getting for my £16.00...

I do put it on mine... but as a way of distinguishing it from supermarket honey... ie "As this honey has not been pasturised is should not be given to children under a year". For me this ADDS to the value of the honey, not detract in the same way some people would prefer raw milk As an...

how many stings? The low number of stings that some people get is suprises me. I have 4 hives, and during the particularly grumpy October I have been stung around at least 5 times so far... typically I think I get stung once or twice a month. I put this down to me being careless eg whilst...

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I work for a large employer and the office is currently located within a large expanse of land. My initial request to start my second apiary at work has been turned down.... red tape getting in the way. I was wondering if anyone is aware of any company that has allowed hives on site, and if they...

I work for a large employer and the office is currently located within a large expanse of land. My initial request to start my second apiary at work has been turned down.... red tape getting in the way. I was wondering if anyone is aware of any company that has allowed hives on site, and if they...

Hi RosieMC, you are right, its like winter here in Rossendale too! What you have described is EXACTLY what I have, with the exception that I have seen a virgin queen that isnt laying yet, Im guessing its not been suitable weather for some time now. Its very frustrating trying to choose between...

To add to this discussion I had a strage experience the other day. For various reasons I brought a nuc into my garden for the first time on a nice sunny day (my main hive is some distance away). Whilst the entrance was still closed I must have had well over 100 curious local bees getting up...