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Stings I got stung on Thursday,not my first sting and not by my bees.As usual reaction kicked in about 12hrs later,very swollen hand and arm and unbelievable itching.I also get a feeling of nausea,a bit like sea sickness.Does anybody else get this symptom?

I'd like to buy a see through crown board for one of my Langstroth hives, would anyone know were I could obtain one or have a very simple plan on how to make one.:thanks:

My mentor,Ken Stevens,who is 94 told me this when we first collected a swarm.I'am pretty sure he said it made them think it was raining.

Thanks for every ones input.I was to dispose of the aggressssive queen and unite the colony with another,but fear that the aggressive bees might kill the queen in the new colony.Therefore I will resolve the problem in the Spring,may be the bees will mellow during the Winter.

hi,I've been bee keeping for about 18mths now and have 3 colonies.One colony became Queen less and a fellow bee keeper gave me a laying queen.This colony is becoming more and more aggressive.I fed all 3 colonies today and 2 were fine,but the aggressive colony started their attack as soon as they...

Thanks for that Boboblue, will do a search for these.How long would one pair last and do you tape up the cuffs.

Thanks for all the replies.Will try various options.Fully expect the odd sting,but would like to limit them as much as possible.Once again thanks for all the advice.

I've had bees for just over a year now and loving it.I react quite badly to stings so I keep well covered up.Checked my hives on Thursday and felt a sting on the back of one of my leather gloves.Thought nothing much about it as I assumed the barb wouldn't get through the gloves.Within 24hrs hand...

Hi RU78, join your local bee association (could be the same as mine which is Brighton and Lewes) and get on the swarm list.Can't praise my association enough I now have 4 colonies and all the help I need.

Hi John,I accept that the supplier had problems outside his control,but some feedback would have been useful.I must have rung 10 times,each time leaving a message and my number,but not one call back.

Final update.My parcel arrived on Fri 1st, 6 hrs before we were due to return to France.I managed to collect the bits,get them to the bees and catch the ferry.If I buy from Chris again I'll go and collect.I accept he had delivery problems outside of his control,but my complaint is lack of...

Thanks Oliver, had an email from Chris and he has no idea where stuff is.I think I need to find a new supplier and he needs to find a new delivery company

Many Thanks for that,my french is quite good and we are back in Normandie tomorrow so will try and establish contact.

Latest update.As of 1715hrs no parcel has arrived.I have been given no tracking number and can't get hold of Chris.About to give up as we are back to France tomorrow evening.

We have an old farmhouse in Normandie, about 15kms inland from Fecamp.It won't be to long before we move and I would like to make contact with any bee keepers in the area.Thanks.

Quick update.Incorrect parcel was collected today.Had an email from Chris to say my hive parts should arrive tomorrow.Keeping my fingers crossed!!!!

Parcel arrived at my Wife's office correctly addressed, but none of the contents were anything I had ordered.

Parcel arrived today,but wasn't my order.Rang Chris and left a message.Rang again one hour later and managed to speak to him.Seems the fault is with the delivery company and he is doing his best.I accept this, but a call back or few lines of text to keep me informed would be useful.Hopefully my...

How much for one including delivery to Normandie.May be you do a French version.

Not sure what company he is using,but he said delivery is usually next day.