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Itma Haven't asked any questions of him yet. One of those who likes to go his own way and not come to meetings. You thinking pms too?

Hi all. I have received the following from a new branch member but am stumped for a cause. Can anyone help me advise him what's happening? "I have had my hive since july last year, taken from a swarm and it seemed to have survived the ravages of winter ok. however, since my 1st inspection 1st...

Only info I have is the photo, I'm afraid. Thanks for suggestions.

Ugh. I'm certainly not going to try it. They can keep it.

What is the brood like? What is left? Sealed, unsealed, eggs?

Friend of friend sent this photo asking what's wrong with her honey - I assume its fondant in honey but never seen it before so don't know for sure. Anyone confirm/deny? Thanks for help

Bombus hypnorum. Later in the year the males will 'dance' in front of the nest waiting to pounce on unsuspecting females so they can look quite nerous & scary but mostly just go about their business for most of the summer. Relatively new to these shores but fast taking over sites from our...

Too much for me, I'm afraid.

HM. A quarter of 360 is 90? Are you being facetious?

Gotta say - some superb photos there!

I thought a Nuc WAS a small colony?

Hi Jim B - pm me with prices for extractor please?

If it is osmia spp then they won't be there for long. Very unlikely to sting and safe to sit beside and watch. I envy you. My garden is so wet, all I have is slugs & snails! The young will emerge soon, males first then females. They will fly away to mate and your garden will be beeless once again.

Candidates get notified first. I get told of successes but failures are only notified to candidates. Not sure about Microscopy - never had anyone take it while I been secy. I also get Certificates for distribution. Usually distribute them at local Convention or send to Branch Education...

In some branches the County Education Officer gets them, depends who is registered with BBKA exam board.

No. County exam secretary gets them. That's supposing the application went to them in the first place.

Qxs between all parts will allow you to find out where q is first. Then rearrange to have box with q on bottom. All else can them be emptied as brood hatches. Takes some time but less hassle than sitting and jiggering around with poor bees.

At last, my sentiments exactly! Mine are in a box and I manage them as naturally as I can. I get so annoyed at people assuming how I treat my bees just because of the TYPE of box. Remember that icing sugar is as much as 'chemical' as oxalic acid is. I listen to all the arguments, both sides...

So is 0870 the same as 0871?

On ebay - Thought they were 'specially' painted by celebs? Might cost a bit then.