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One Q did not survive winter and another produced zilch/zero and was killed by own bees in a combination. All now combined with a strong laying but old Q. Awaiting drone and Q cells (if not a viable purchased Q) to restock ... So for your research two of three Q's down.

Regrettably once again we face spring problems. Hive (Nuc) one was down to two frames – no eggs/brood but a marked Queen. Hive two was strong but when opened no eggs/brood. Brood area being filled with nectar and unfortunately no queen – decided to combine - placed Q in butler cage (newspaper...

Thank you Hivemaker - That was helpful

I note that MAQS has received recent approval / licensing for use here. Whereas we have utilised Apiguard in the autumn (operative temperature and efficiency questions arise) and Apibioxal (Vapour) in January (mild winter temps suggest brood and thus efficiency questions arise) we are...

I note SteveJ's direction to security camera -Are Keepers finding these helpful - Do 'they do as say on tin' so to speak - I'm interested. P

:iagree: Ditto to N.Coll above - Follow the instructions - stopwatch and bucket of cold water to cool unit between applications - simplicity itself. Can be a bit of a problem with some hive designs leading to having to place unit below floor mesh floor - manageable ...

There has been some discussion about wasps about the Hives at his late time of year. Even though we have had some nights at negative 3.5 deg the wasps are still about and I have just noted two entering and leaving hives at will (7 deg). My question can so few wasps (perhaps season’s stragglers)...

Wasps are back today - Persistent approaches on all Hives - Guards appear to be managing - but some getting in. The weaker colony is allowing greater intrusion - Has metal mouse guard but will reduce entrance anyway.

I am as a last resort about to paint Miller Feeders (wooden) internally with gloss paint as suggested on the forum to water proof. This will be about my 8th attempt to stop leaking – I have tried various silicones, yacht varnishes etc. and the b~~### things leak live sieves. As I was to apply...

Many thanks for the input and the pm … RAB you are very likely on the right track as a mid-summer combination did produce some more irritable wee ladies at manipulation (gloves resembling forest tree stumps post agent orange)and some following. TTLTB – We are rural - VERY rural. Enrico on your...

Whilst walking in the vicinity of Hives about 150 meters away we are being pinged by bees. This morning up at the house one has been aggressively (high tone) trying to sting my noggin and over the past days have noted them at the dogs [who stay clear of hives] as well as ourselves. Two (of...

I believe so - although I did remove one today to facilitate an absolute flow of pollen (Ivy I imagine) and have just replaced it this evening - our wee rodent friends will be looking for warm winter habitation - time to close up. P

This is where I came in … Today beautiful blue skies temps at 14° (noon) I could hear the loud buzz of bees from about 30 yards … unusual this, thought swarm but no the two lively hives were alive with laden foragers returning with an abundance of yellow pollen. In one case I removed the Mouse...

When last on board with this topic I took the advice of the Bees knowing best and adopting a laissez faire or hands off approach. However in this relatively fine weather I note that of three hives two are very active [1= double brood] [1= 1½ brood] bringing in pollen etc., whereas the third...

AHHH today they have found the Ivy

Ivy still at bud stage here - Bees confined to base with continuous rain :hairpull:interspersed with heavy showers ;)

Sounds like he has been 'sin binned' - Hope he returns as a number of 'experienced' advisors appear to have quietened of to be slipping away ... the lack of debate is a loss, perhaps not to the protagonists but we who are learning ...

Many thanks for advice - Consensus other than 'Tool' manipulation comments appears to be leave the Bees to get on with it (not to increase laying space) as they know what they are about - So be it .. Its Mouse Guards only ... OH very nice pic VM - P

Had similar concern this year - Consensus appears to be its ok to feed on the second week of the Api treatment

Somewhat similar theme to others but … a quick question. Three colonies and Apiguard complete last week. Ashford Feeders have been cleaned out twice with syrup drawn down to brood box and little or no room for Q to lay. Problem two colonies have now no brood remaining and one has very little...