Search results

I know it's a bit late for Apiguard but better late than never...should I remove all supers and feed while treating or leave supers on

I extracted about 30lbs of honey last week and left it to settle. Just tried to pour it into jars but it has started to set already. Should it set this quick or does it depend on what the Bees have been feeding on?. This is the first time I've done this so any advice appreciated.

Thanks! Will need to open up QX on Nuc then because it's been closed for the past two days

Thanks..will give it a go

I've just collected a reasonably sized swarm and at the moment it's housed in a Nuc but as there's little space they might swarm again. I would like to combine it with a weaker colony that has a new laying queen. What should I do...combine with both queens and let them fight it out...remove the...

I've got the same mite running around on the varoa tray.. Quite fast and smaller than varoa. Definitely not red spider mite but haven't a clue what they are. Don't seem to be anywhere else in the hive so am not worried at the moment. If you find out what they could be let me know because I've...

Yep...probably best

Queen is still there and yes I would want to increase..so I reckon an AS is called for, although I'm going to double check that they are swarm cells and not supersedure cells. (Been doing some research!)

Thanks...useful resource!

I've just found three Queen cells on two frames today, they are not capped but seem to have larvae in the bottom of the cells. I don't think this can be called a charged cell..or is it?. This is a relatively new colony that I bought as a Nuc about a month ago an at the moment it has about 5...

Thanks!..think I'll just keep the bamboo in then

I've just bought a national hive that has a queen excluder made from bamboo on a pine frame. There doesn't seem to be much Bee space either side. Any thoughts, should I replace it with a metal one or not bother

As a novice Wanting to get started I'm trying to source bees. At the moment it seems as though there are very few available and I might be able get a Nuc late June / mid July at the earliest. Is this too late to try and start a colony off and should I wait until next year...don't really want to...

Hi..I'm new to Beekeeping and after recently completing a course I'm looking for my first Nuc of Bees. It seems there are none for sale locally and I would be very interested in buying one of the Nucs of you if you are willing to sell separately. If this possible could you please let me know. I...