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Left a super on one hive as stores in BB were light in autumn. Will do Oxalic Acid trickling soon. Thought it best to remove the super, trickle the OA in the BB, then feed colony fondant. Then replace the super when any risk of honey tainting from the OA is gone. How long should I keep the...

I normally take a daily Loratidine 10mg tablet in summer for hay fever. So maybe doing that might help me with stings during the summer months. Do you mean the bee stings help with arthritis?

My sting reaction varies. If I’m stung on the hand/finger, the swelling/rash/itchiness might move down the arm a little. Other times, it can be just like a slight swelling like a nettle sting. Do you mind me asking what your worst reaction was with (a) a bee sting, and (b) with nuts?

Good to know.

Flip! That’s reassuring! o_O I’ve only had swelling to sting area and itchiness afterwards. Nothing major thankfully. Hopefully I never will.

What’s SWMBO? There’s an allergy test available? I meant peanuts, but I’m sure you knew that ;)

Didn’t see this thread earlier. Enquired at local pharmacy about an epipen. They said to see my GP. She (the GP) said she was unable to prescribe one unless I had an allergy to stings, but gave me details of private clinics who might provide them. I’m assuming that involves a private...

Ok :oops:

I don’t normally inspect this late. Had to remove an apiguard tray, and just had a quick look while there.

Did a late inspection today. Stores good. Some old sealed brood. No larvae. 15-20 fresh eggs on one frame only. 2022 Queen. I noticed at last inspection that her laying was slowing, but this seems very low now. I’m assuming it’s just a brood break? Or should I unite with another hive?

So, lately I removed my tunnel entrances, and put mouseguards on. Still notice the odd wasp about yet. And one being chased out the door earlier today. What’s the deal with wasps at this time of the year? Will they do much damage if they got into the hive? Or will they die off now or hibernate?

About half the bush had leaves this summer. Some branches were dark brown/black with no leaves or fruit. So, I’m not sure if they will grow again next season.

Blueberry bushes..... Only half the Bush bore fruit. Other half I noticed had dark branches. I’ve kept it hoping it will come good next year, but fear the frost has damaged it. If it was frost damage, will it come good again?

I was thinking the ordinary polystyrene sheets (as I assume it would be cheaper). PS. I have a couple of Perspex sheets for daylight (shed not connected to electricity), so that will make things trickier.

Do you have any links? Can’t seem to load any specific items on their site

So, it’s that time of the year where I notice the condensation under the tin roof on my shed, and its dripping onto everything. Trying to keep my cupboards/shelves/tools etc as dry as possible. Would a few plain sheets of white polystyrene under the roof get rid of the condensation? Or at...

What is everyone’s verdict on crown board holes? Should they be covered over or left open? (I normally cover the holes with wire mesh, which the bees cover gradually with propolis. So I assume their preference is to have the holes sealed/covered) I assume if I left the crown board holes...

Fair enough!

Is it safe to use Hive Alive after its expiry date? (Nov 2022)

Do you have a second colony? If you can’t get a Queen, uniting them with another colony would be an option? At least you won’t lose your bees.