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Thanks JBM - appreciated.

Has anyone worked out the best way to wash/clean the Oz?

1 of 11 lost a queen at some stage over the winter (some evidence of an attempt at a late supersedure). Will combine and split later in the season. Another was more puzzling. Small brood, but 100s of old dead bees on the OMF (removed). No signs of disease on remaining bees or brood. I got the...

Just back from initial inspections at my out apiary. One hive is Q- (no sign of the Q and zero brood, drone or otherwise - it has plenty of stores). I would like to combine it with a Q+ hive and split again later in the season. Unfortunately the nearest suitable hive is about 15 feet away. Is...

Assume it’s May/June in an average healthy hive, what percentage proportion of workers are active foragers? [Marks deducted for all answers that contain the phrase “it depends” or variations thereof].

All hives given 1Kg Candipolline Gold a couple of days ago. Interestingly, those that still had some plain fondant left, have all abandoned it and switched to the Candipolline. Judging by what I can see through the Perspex covered feed holes and debris on inspection boards, there is huge...

Interesting - how do you form the wet egg boxes into cylinders?

Save yourself some money:

How?

Met Office now showing an AMBER Warning for high winds tomorrow (Sun). Strap ‘em down people!

(In no particular order): Nail Gun, Ventilated Suit, Electric Extractor. All a bit pricey- but worth it!

Maisemore Poly Sale has started a day early (2 Feb - beat the rush..!)

Welcome Ismail!

Back on thread (sort of): Is there any reason why you can’t use a complete hive filled with frames and undrawn wax as a bait hive - or do you stand more chance with an empty hive? Over to the collective wisdom of the Forum...

If you are thinking of going Poly, Maisie’s Poly Sale starts 3rd(?) Feb. I’m in for 4 x complete 14x12’s - same as rest. Definite advantages in sticking to one hive type.

Not a peep in West Wilts.

All hives checked for weight this afternoon, negligible reduction over the last 2 weeks. All were flying in the sunshine - 7C here in West Wilts. Also a single large drone seen on landing board.

I have had the 12 frame radial version for a year now - can’t fault it. Made by Lyson. Mounted on castors (the type that have a brake) to ease movement. Quality piece of kit.

Thanks.

Anyone know when Maisemore’s poly sale is?