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They couldn't explain why but I think its probably similar to the argument about a rat somewhere will survive a nuclear holocaust and I don't mean the two legged variety.

Understood thanks it was a genuine Q apols if it came across as a challenge it wasn't meant that way, I'd just never heard of it before. Thanks

I find myself agreeing with all you say save for perhaps, I think Celia's classification bees are animals is a little suspect. This classification would give the RSPCA an automatic pass to get involved / intervene. Re the BBKA, certainly my understanding of the training syllabus...

I run Comrcl BB's which are roughly half the size again of a national BB and I only use round number grams and where I'm running double BB the amount would make your eyes water :)

No. If you watch the series the scientists say that you never kill every mite.

She's quite clear I think "....it's a pity the RSPCA don't get involved with bees...". I've taken the word "involved" to mean either training or prosecuting. As their role today involves what some would say is a disproportionate amount of prosecutions, many as private, I wonder if she means...

Just watching a presentation by Celia F Davies "So you want to be a confident beekeeper" on the Ulster BKA YouTube channel. Celia expresses her regret that the RSPCA is not involved with bees as part of the beek taking responsibility for the wellbeing of the bees as animals. The points she...

Thanks thats great

@elainemary I'm not familiar with the term "mite bomb" would you explain please or perhaps a link?

Gotta be £15 / lb

Or evacuate :)

That photo, for the avoidance of doubt is not our JenkinsBM :smilielol5:

For me, I have my winter regime that is now seeing my colonies survive the winter. I'm not bragging just stating a fact of last year after years of trying. This is where I have the problem, It is recognised, a naturally occurring "heavy" mite drop is not a reliable method of assessing...

Oh yes Pete Little said as much the last time I went to see him.

Thanks Murray, as ever your advice is always welcome and spot on. I'll do battle with swmbo FB Mkt place later

Excellent Beebe there is hope. Sadly, there are members of clubs in this part of the world who think buying in hives in spring is how to manage their bees having never managed to get a colony thro the winter. Sadly, knowing I'm selling my hard work over the previous summer months and...

For me and my personal circumstances I sell in bulk. The price I get for bulk verses my time to jar and label and the cost of doing it equates to such a small amount extra I feel my time is more valuable directed at other activities. I do have a small cadre of customers who buy in jars and...

True.

Nah keep sharing you made me laugh

You could be right, if you are you've just p****d on my chips of having a bumper year of honey and selling it on :smilielol5: :smilielol5:and my Queen rearing and selling surplus Queens and nucs. No wonder I'm PAYE :icon_204-2::icon_204-2::icon_204-2: