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Tend to have a quiet day. Usually the 90+ yr old in-laws are our only guests. We are down to one in-law now. A couple of years ago we had some friends from the village who had a late mix up over Christmas day. They thought they were going to their sons. Daughter-in-law informed them a few days...

I use a jig saw and a fask mask.

I have certain hives that seem to attract ladybirds each year. I have one out apiary that mice were always a nuisance in. A couple of years ago I lifted the lid of a WBC hive in this apiary and there was a weasel curled up asleep on the top of the insulation. I never saw another mouse in those...

I use decking oil. It seems to work really well

I do not know about Varroa tolerance in the Blenheim bees. I do know that the local BKA have had an outbreak of foul brood in their nearby apiary in the last few years and that their are several honey producers locally. Honey from a supplier in Islip, less than 5 km from Blenheim, as the bee...

Pete is one of the good guys.

On a University course a few years ago I had 2 options. One was a fossil hunt in a quarry and the other was a fungi hunt with a professor who was a 'world renowned expert' on fungii. I returned in a dishevelled muddy covered state form the quarry to find a fungi hunting student behaving in the...

Would you really like to see my ugly mug??? Is this a gurning contest??

Yes I am. I had recently read the book by Gudren Koeniger and watched the video of her talk to the NHS. Her research clearly showed clear results but I cannot remember the exact percentages. For some it cahllenges their long held views as it requires a tremendous effort from every beekeeper in a...

I quite liked you as a moderator JBM. You were able to show your sensitive side. I thought it really worked. I said at the time "it was a poacher turned gamekeeper" situation but I felt it was good for the forum.

As should all good beekeepers be!!!!!

I have sat through a day of being lectured on what a beekeeper should and should not do. You should never wear gloves?? no understanding of up to date research into the mating of bees/drone congregation/how queens avoid mating with close relatives. Rejected questions about in-breeding...

If there are 2 "ff"s in Paraffin Why is there no "F" in petrol

I had a similar incident a few yearsund o ago. Hive was suddenly covere in white dust and dead bees everywhere. Local householder/farmer had poured it over ivy that was being foraged to protect their children. By the time I found out it was too late but only one hive appeared to be using this...

Have you mink in your area. Had this issue a few years ago. They kill a couple, drag one away and return a few days later.

This is a great pity, B+ gave a lot to this forum from his knowledge and commitment. Perhaps he should be begged to return and once again share his wisdom!!!

Just to add to the loss of caffiene addiction issues. My neighbour's limes stopped flowering this week. Yesterday I was mowing the lawn when a large bumble bee, obviously dis-orientated, going through cold turkey and hungry dropped on my head. I have no hair on the top and she duly stung me...

An eminent scientist gave a talk to our local association a couple of years ago. Lime nectar apparently contains caffiene and the bees become addicted to it. When the nectar flow stops they still return to the trees and die of starvation. They use this addiction for bumbles pollinating poly...

Hi Dani, that is correct and never burn it in a home as it can summon up the devil.

I have been to all three places!!!!!!