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Is it possible to identify this primary nest from the shape / size or do I need an actual sighting for identification as AH? I understand that primary nests of wasps and hornets are pretty similar. Context: border italy-france (AH is well established there), 8cm diameter EDITED: I see yellow...

ah interesting, these are both "after swarms" but we have spotted a queen in each hive, although they were not yet laying at last inspection (5 days ago)

Thank you. Hope so. The clump of dead bees in just a coincidence?

Some dead bees on landing board and a clump of them at the entrance. What could this be? The photo was taken after a day and a half of rain in London. Thank you for you advice.

thank you!

looking for advice on this riddle we've been late with inspection so the obvious happened and our colonies swarmed (probably all 3). We collected three swarms on April 30th. Two absconded, one is now in a nuc waiting for a new home, has queen, not marked so either not ours or secondary. We...

Hi all, joined the forum because I usually have a lot of questions about what to do in puzzling situations. I'm one of two beekeepers in NW London, 3 hives on the roof of the community hall in our housing estate. Started last year, I have much to learn