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Actually there is.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toothcomb

+1 I don't use oxalic acid - not saying it doesn't work just my preference not to use it.

:yeahthat: Good advice here.

A couple of hives in the garden strategically positioned so the trajectory of the shite line crosses the washing line ;)

I personally wouldn’t spray air freshener in my hives. Newspaper for me as its been used for years by much more experienced beekeepers than me and whilst the printing ingredients might have changed in recent years it still does the job.

Is this any good mate? https://beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?p=453034#post453034 Regards, Dave

Thanks everyone for your replies. I don't watch much tv or listen to the radio, I tend to spend most of my time on the internet.. looking at porn ;) Regards, Dave

Thanks everyone for your replies. Beefriendly "Have a moan at the owners and what they do on their property and they may ask you to vacate your apiary...." - That was my thought, as the bees seemed to be Ok I didn't want to loose my site. Regards, Dave

Hi All, I keep my bees on a solar farm as wifey is not keen on having them in the garden.. I popped down yesterday only to find that the groundsmen had sprayed weedkiller around the fence line and unfortunately over the back of two hives. I think it happened a few days ago as the weeds/ grass...

I get mine from Compak South. They are not far from me so I order enough for a couple of seasons and pop down to collect them. I don't get many that are unusable or damaged and the lids seem to be good quality. I beleive they are about £24 for half gross (72). Regards, D

I also use upturned bottle traps and I have just got this months BBKA news through the door and there is an article about making a bottle trap for Asian Hornet monitoring. Regards, D

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Regards, David

Hello Everyone, I have had a few hives on my farm on the Wiltshire Downs for the last few years now. Last winter was a bit difficult for me but the good summer helped allot. Regards to all. David

I got one sent to me last year as an individual member, your welcome to have this year’s once I've had a flick through, otherwise it makes good smoker lighting material...

:iagree: recently bought this book and its a good read. rgds, downland.

I bought some yesterday from B&M stores (similar to Poundland) for £0.79 per Kg (Tate & Lyle) if that helps.