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It is mostly down to momentum/inertia. "That's what everyone uses so I will too". If you want a cheap, easily-constructed hive system, consider the Rose Hive. Same footprint as BS National, so uses the same stands, floors, crown boards and roofs. Frames and foundation available from Thornes.

Yes of course ther (sic) are. From Api Bioxal instructions: 10. WITHDRAWAL PERIOD Honey: Zero days Zero-day withdrawal refers to a label indication that allows entry of edible tissues/animal products into the food chain without regard to the time of last drug administration. (VICH GL 56...

But you did blame him anyway!

It is not a good idea to use all foundationless frames in a box at the same time. They should be placed alternately with drawn frames (or foundation if you are just starting out and don't have any), otherwise the bees will get creative with the comb!

1. It is cheaper! 2. The bees can draw whatever comb they want. 3. Drawing comb without foundation is more natural - the bees work at the lower edge of the comb, unlike on foundation, where they work on the face. 4. I find the bees usually draw foundationless comb quicker than foundation. 5. No...

AFB is not caused by a virus

Doctor: "We have bad news and good news. The bad news is we amputated the wrong leg! The good news is the other leg is getting better." :)

That is a regular de-capping tool. Not rubbish, it works well.

Repeal Barnett.

I sell some of my honey at a local museum gift shop. I supply it sale-or-return, so there is no risk for them and I charge them the same price as I sell it (£7.50/454g).

Not me! I don't even use foundation anymore.

Washing Soda is Sodium Carbonate. N.B. Do not confuse with Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), Soda Pop (Coca Cola) or Soda Bread!

Stick a cork in it This arrangement on my toolbox also stops the hot parts from touching anything and starting a fire.

Finally, the Ivy is out in Suffolk.

Now that is a blast from the past! :)

Not a silly question. There are several strange noises that come from hives. I don't know the answer.

I think the best fuel is anything that is handy. My apiary has a large oak tree in it which drops rotten twigs continuously. That is what I use. There are dozens (hundreds?) of other options

Yes you are, and you often do defend this particular individual. The problem is you only step in when someone actually stands up to the usual suspects and gives some back. Then everyone gets deleted, not just the original antagonist.

Mods: Stop defending unacceptable posters - just censure them and we would all be happier, beginners section or not.

There are plenty on eBay. Just make sure you get the correct type - one intended for honey (not wine) with a %water scale 12-27%. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164811434269?hash=item265f86e91d:g:~N0AAOSwwYldR~v1