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No, it used to be a real ale and tennis themed pub- the Firkin Racquet. .

Interestingly, that's also my local pub. .

Is that why you've got his picture as your avatar? .

Party? I hate to be the one to ask, but... are you confident your equipment is working as it should? .

Hives all home and, I believe, none the worse. Sadly, it appears no arrests are forthcoming, but you can't have everything. .

I've just watched the paxman interview, and read Robert Webb's piece. 1-0 to Webb, methinks. .

I don't know if they got the toerag- I'm waiting for more info. They weren't offered for sale, I believe they were seen to have appeared in the corner of a field. As for identification, they were (fortunately) from a small producer with his own little design details. I will repost when I get...

Unexpected update! I've just heard that our hives have been recovered! New Forest BKA were told of our loss, and one of their members reported seeing 4 new hives in the area. Police were informed, our association were contacted, and the hives identified as ours! They are now back in our...

Liking it! .

Someone either has a crumb in their throat, or is trying to attract your attention. .

Not supposed to mix them, apparently they can react and cancel eath other out. Soda first to clean; rinse; then bleach. .

Can't see much forage- is this a wintering yard?

I presume that, unless done when the bees are dormant, the 3' rule would apply and this would have to be done in stages.

Are they definitely honey bees? It can be hard to tell from a distance- a nest of tree bumbles can look as busy as a colony of honey bees. Also how close will the builders be to their entrance?

I've heard that multiple applications of OA can cause harm. I've also heard that it's safe. Until I'm sure which it is, I try to avoid multiple applications in a season. .

From MAQS instructions- Mite Away Quick Strips stops the mite where it reproduces. The strip is designed to penetrate the brood cap, stopping the mite where it reproduces. Working temperature given as 10-29.5 C, so would seem like an option.

It's sometimes done as an emergency measure- carry a bag of sugar, if you find a starving hive poke a hole in the bag, pour some water in and slap it over the feed hole as being better than nothing- but I believe it's much harder work for the bees as they have a lot of large crystals they have...

How incredibly rude! .

It's OK, but I couldn't manage a whole one. .

:iagree: and whatever you do, remove the QE!