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It can be found cheaper, I just bought two sheets of 12mm, 610 X 1220, for £10.50 each including VAT, enough to knock up three 3 frame nucs. Simon

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Has anyone got one of these and a gas vap scoop, and some api bioxal? If so would be interested to hear what weight it holds. Simon

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Hi Murox Did you just use off the shelf spray cans, if so just wondering what coverage you got out of a 400 ml can? Simon

Even if you don't get an owl, you might be lucky and get a mandarin duck! See video link to watch the chicks leaving (quite a large file)! Camera's in the box this year if they come back. mandarins leaving the nest.mp4 Simon

Hi Check @Black Mountain Honey video How To Heft A Beehive - Hefting A Beehive - Beehive Hefting Finger Method which will give you a good idea how to do it if you haven't got a scale. Simon

Hi I'd check again for the next few days just to see if more drop. Just because the other hives had (may have had) a high varroa load, doesn't mean this one has to have one. Not sure if you've mentioned it (the thread seems to have got side tracked) but have you hefted this last hive, how is...

Hi Very few that I can see, I've circled a couple on the attached. Simon

Great video from @Black Mountain Honey on how to modify a standard national floor into an underfloor entrance. Looks like even I can do it. How To Modify A National Floor To Make An Underfloor Entrance Thanks Laurence. Simon

I'm interpreting this as oxalic acid vaping. 7 days after the Q re-introduction there should be very little sealed brood (only from your frame of eggs). Unless you've a major mite problem you could vape then, if you have a major mite problem you may have another priority. Simon

Any particular reason, as I recall from HM's posts the method kills the swarming instinct, and it's worked for me. The sooner there's a laying queen the better for me and the honey crop. Simon

The main advantage is the brood break in the main box is cut to two weeks. By the time you return the queen to the original box she should be laying again. Also waiting / hoping for a successful mating is not impacting on the main hive and potential further delays. You may already have a frame...

Hivemaker's variation on the nuc method has advantages IMO. 1, After one week go back into the original box and take down all the QCs. 2, Add a frame of eggs. 3, Go back in one week, take down the QCs in the original box and you can run the old queen back in. My variation, if I want a new...

Hi all I've heard back from Chemicals Laif. Unfortunately it seems unlikely the 'use while supers on' is going to apply in the UK. They have no plans to apply in Europe and the UK. They explained the product follows two different regulatory regimes. In America it is a pesticide while in...

Thanks Mint Bee, my answer to Eric was going to be I don't know, but now I do. I've emailed the manufacturer to ask about application with supers on, will post any reply. Simon

UK SPC (Statement of Product Characteristics) states "Do not use in colonies with supers or during honey flow." Simon

Out of interest, does anyone know if it is legal to use in the UK, and import into the UK, Api-Bioxal bought in the USA? It’s “only” $27 for a 175g pack, compared to £45-£50 here. I visit occasionally and have family there so could save some cash. Also, it appears approved for use with supers...

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I think we can get about 80 - 100, plus lids (edit) possibly nearer 60 - 80. Usual size of our bottling run, just need to plan ahead. We have a 60 minute hot wash. Simon