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i am experimenting with a similar set up although the material i have isnt foil backed, its a bubble wrap type material used for packing very tough and wont fall apart, i have just placed it on the top of the frames and refitted the crown board, there is a flap i cut in the center so i can feed...

i agree - summer months maybe be different depending on your location

my point is - you dont need to be concerned during the winter months about supplying the bees with water, but make sure there is a supply nearby for when they need it.

why would you want to feed water in the winter ? there is no need , most hives are quite humid in the winter months due to the consumption of honey and ambient air conditions they do not need extra water to consume their stores bees can be confined for 4 or 5 months during the winter without...

it was mentioned on radio 2 this morning honey yields for 2018 are up 33 %

yes mustard , never though of that, its not a full field, but maybe 50 yards at the end ,i was just surprised to see such a bright yellow field in october, if i get the chance will try to detour and check it out, certainly could be a useful crop,

down here in Hampshire i have noticed a field in yellow flower, looks like oil seed **** ,maybe slightly brighter in colour ,im only able to see it briefly as i drive past, what is this likely to be any ideas ?

not sure if that is necessary,as there is always plenty of moisture within the hive when the bees are in cluster,and early on in the year, if they are able to fly then they will find water, you wouldn't want them raising too much brood to early until they have sufficient numbers and are able to...

i too ,you never stop learning, this you tube video is the best i have come across, this guy is a commercial beekeeper explains things very well look at 14.30 mins explains winter bees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=386qWGnt_CU&index=1&list=PLyDBTwXKg92H0cI3vIBQ0XOYbPQua5PzL very addictive...

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you can always place a block of fondant on the top bars as insurance , just inspect now and again and top up as required until spring arrives

most likely it was incorrectly possessed-- extracting uncapped combs =water content to high, natural yeasts ,ie fermenting

when was the last time you came across a moldy jar of honey ? it has antibacterial properties :facts: im not a scientist , i just use common sense bee-smillie

the national bb is very flexible and as you already have this size its easier to stay with it, its also the most popular size in the uk so acquiring more hives is easy. , if you want to go 14x12 you can purchase or make a converter that fits below the national bb , how much room they need will...

this guy uses chicken as a bait, seems to be very effective https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FhifTGKtUQ[/url]

there seem to be a lot of wasps about this year, as soon as i noticed the wasps taking an interest in my bees, i closed the entrance to 1 bee space, ie 1 in/out at a time,using omf so plenty of ventilation, easy for the bees to defend,wasps soon lose interest, also converted a couple of...

:iagree: with the amount of wasps about at the moment it is important to close down the entrance,all my hives are 1 bee space and welcome to the wonderful world of beekeeping:welcome:

i understand where you are coming from on the plastic issue, and i have always tried to use natural materials where my bees are concerned, however i have ordered some black foundation for the brood,as i intend to use it for a queen breeding ii program, and as its black i will be able to see...

im considering trying some plastic foundation, has anyone any experience using this, is it as durable as they say ? any issues getting the bees working on it ?

they are very forgiving, and a good result for youbee-smillie