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Thanks Enzo Those polystyrene hives also look good at about 80 pounds each, I could build a shell similar to a wbc to fit round one.

Are swarms more of a problem with tbh's then? Anyone have stats or experience?

Hey Brosville impecunious awsome word it sums me up but I am rich in many other ways.

Thanks Oliver yes build from the raw material is what I meant full machine shop and skills no problem. thh's are the contender but warre is attractive I have a copy of his book and am going to study it some more. As I have mentioned this year is probably to soon for me I want to get this right...

Hmm seems people cant resist debating when all I asked for is a little advice I realise we all have opinions though , I guess all I would have liked is facts? I will consider poly and recycled wood. Thanks for the links they will give me some areas to look at. Seems the final choice is to be...

They look interesting if not fragile? I guess beekeeping is more expensive than I had originally thought. Maybe I should go back to the idea of building langstroth or national it is something I can do and buying frames. Another reason for going tbh was honey extraction seems abit more messy and...

Sorry what's poly?

As someone new to the idea of bee keeping and not wanting raise political issues or thin skin comments I would like some serious information if anyone can help, it is not my intention to debate just to learn.So here goes. Are tbh's problematical? Is there any good evidence not to use them? My...