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I found a (cheap) uncapping fork perfectly adequate last night for the 24 frames in my two suppers. Great for taking a light surface capping off and less wasteful . I found a knife a bit of a hit and miss. Much prefer the uncapping fork.

I cleared two supers in 24hrs, thought it might take 48 hrs but it didnt. Six bees only left.

What is the update on this,Tom?

Thanks Enrico knife will just be a normal one. Yes "tea" urn sounds like a good idea, might try that for the future. In the meantime will the "present" cleaning method be ok or is more needed?

Hello all I have two questions 1. when cleaning old frames for reuse - what can you use ? is a little washing up liquid and bicarb of soda(In hot-ish water) ok, and then dry naturally as dont want to use anything harsh. Or should I use something stronger. 2. which is easier/best to use in a...

yes correct drs "she" did he he ;)

Hi all a unsealed queen cell ( with larvae) was spotted in hive on 19th july. On checking today, queen cell was gone. I didnt see any more only 3 empty play cups. What shall i do with the bees that were waiting in the apidea since wed? Should I just release near the hive they came from...

wow, what a flying startnot worthy excellent news

Well done, great pic, looks brilliantnot worthy

sorry, the attendants had been released, hadnt they?:o

bee-smillieThanks Huntsman666 and Oliver90owner, will do just that tomorrow. Weather report says sun tomorrow, thank the lord

;):eek:u r very bad man

thanks oliver90owner and jenkinsbrynmair. I just thought it was better for them, as the weather here (ireland) is sooo bad that a move from travel cardboard box to a nuc would be advisable ( less space to heat)etc . Yes but I agree it would be easier for me to do one transfer only, but might...

Phew! will keep checking box. Many thanks PH

Please can anyone advise/reassure me that another night in shelter would be ok for them?

Hi all I picked up a "nuc" yesterday. They are in a modified cardboard box with two large vent holes on either side. I have keep them in a dark shed overnight and had planned to tranfer them to proper nuc box today. I have been given them water squirts regularly. My question is the weather...

weather was nice here today in co clare, 16 deg, pollen coming in at a fast rate. They are on omf, super was left under brood box with few frames of honey left to them over winter/ no quilt left in this year/ varroa floor out. Seemed like a good day to have a quick check inside the hive ( 1st...

thanks Tim1606 I must get one to be sure.

next attempt was perfect!! Although I got it to the same temp as previous (240F/115-117C) I reduced the temp while boiling so got a slow boil, ish rather than a furious boil. Weather not great today, so the girls may not be getting their treat as soon as I thought.

thanks all for your replies:o I did use a jam thermo and thought temp was correct, but have watched rosti`s vid and will take it slower with the boiling this time. Todays attempt is going to be perfect1