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That grey pipe insultation cut to size is flexible enough and readily available. Piece of Duct tape adds extra security.

That't what I've found. One of the downsides of Wally Shaw's Modified Snellgrove II when near neighbours and same goes for taking the queen out into a nuc.

Ive not had much success breeding from my bought in Buckfasts. Open mating gives poor results compared to sticking with my local strain.

Do yours forage on the ****?

Thanks. Was checking out an Italian company Quarti who claim to buy in from OZ Armour from Australia and re-label with their own name. Looks like the genuine article as it's also Made in Pakinstan.

Despite all the hype that it was going to be a swarmy year Ive only had to deal with swarm cells in 10% of my colonies. Only another week or so to go before the Hawthorne's over which usually marks the end of my 'main' swarm period. Not had a single call so far to collect a swarm! How are others...

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Hi Those with an OZ Armour suit. Does it say Made in Australia at the bottom of the washing tag instruction? Thanks

Best I've come across. Takes 1-2 minutes to assemble with integrates roof. Everything is spot on. Bought 50 and no regrets. They are water proof and the bees can happily stay in them for some time. Must be kept out of the sun.

I've been using Technoriverstudio community edition for the past 10+ years. My version is 7.4 but they have a more update version available. https://www.technoriversoft.com/downloads.html The community edition is free

I look to breed from colonies that remain calm when those around them are tetchy especially when climatic conditions are not ideal. It's not a coincidence that those that are troubled by tetchy bees tend to be those who keep them in the garden. My tetchy out-apiary colones don't bother me, or...

Why don't you stick with double brood nationals during the season then get them onto single brood going into winter. You can the see how they perform come spring. Keep that second brood box handy to use if needed.

Any of the major online suppliers who choose to use a delivery service that sends me a text with a 1 hour delivery slot. Thank you bee-equipment.

Hi If you go to this web site and look at the 2nd image from the top you will get a more details breakdown of sizes https://www.amazon.co.uk/BEEKEEPING-VENTILATED-ULTRA-LAYERS-GLOVES/dp/B01F6KZDUA/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_86_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0T78E71HEWGR64H01698

What type of frames are you looking for? National, 14x12 etc? I'll have some National 5 frame nucs available in 5-6 week time headed with a 2019 imported queen.

Here's an excellent PDF by Whally Shaw which summarises Snellgrove's original paper. http://www.wbka.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/The-Many-Uses-Of-A-Snelgrove-Board-by-Wally-Shaw.pdf

Sound like you queen needs double rather than single brood. Also keep those empty supers going on.

Only able to attend the Saturday session this year. Highlights for me we Robert Pickard's talk Wonderful thing's about bees and the BBKA funded research reports session. Hope other sessions get uploaded to YouTube?

My bees need nectar/sugar coming in to draw foundation. Wish mine would use old overwintered stores- if they did I wouldn’t have to remove so many frames.