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The supers have been extracted and put back for cleaning so varroa treatment is next. I've been thinking about how I'm going to over winter my largest hive and was therefore looking for suggestions. There are still enough bees to fill nearly 2 supers so I don't particularly want to leave them...

Hello, I'm looking for some advice. I've taken my second lot of rape honey this weekend, 26lbs in all. The first lot I had I bottled straight away and gave it to friends, etc. When it went hard we simply warmed it a little and continued to use it. My jars have just arrived and I've currently...

Hi folks, I checked one of my hives this morning and found a single queen cell that had hatched. The cell was in the first super bang in the middle of a frame above the QE. I looked through the brood box but couldn't see my 2013 marked queen and there was no evidence of other queen cells. Is...

Woke up this morning and my bait hive must have 30+ bees coming and going is this a sign of things to come or are they just being curious foragers?

Got a call on Friday with the news that one of my hives had swarmed. Apparently a mass of bees had been seen flying over the barn and heading towards the village. Thankfully it was nearly lunch break so after a quick chat with the manager I was in my car heading off to see if they could be...

Hi folks, I was thinking about producing a small quantity of cut comb for a few folks at work to try. I was therefore wondering if it's recommended to use unwired foundation or just to let the bees draw out a frame of comb from a little starter square in the top corner?

Hello, I was wondering if anybody else was having problems using the 'Quick Reply' feature or not receiving notification e-mails? It could just be my machine.

Hi folks, I checked both my hives yesterday and found a sealed queen cell in the first along with lots more charged cells. Knowing that I must have missed something at the last 7 day inspection I quickly did an artifical swarm and touch wood everything appears to be okay. When I inspected my...

Hi everyone, I decided that given the lovely weather I'd check though my hive. Everything appears good with 5 - 6 frames of bees, plenty of pollen, capped and uncapped brood and also a few drone cells having appeared in the last two weeks. However, I noticed on my sixth frame two queen cells...

Hello, I was wondering if someone could offer me some advice. A few months ago I aquired a colony but unfortunately do not know how well they went into autumn. I am therefore a little confused as to what I should now do regarding feeding. When I picked up the bees I was given some additional...

Hello, This year is my first year of beekeeping and last weekend I attended the association's lecture on wintering and spring development. However, since the talk I've been thinking a few things over and could do with a little bit of clarification. I understand the need to feed the bees well...

Hi, During last weekend association meeting somebody produced a BeeGym which is a product that apparently helps with varroa mite drop. Does anyone have any experience of using one?

Hello, I have a question that might be a little daft. However, I have a nut allergy and given this I was wondering if honey produced from the pollen of chestnut trees would be safe to consume or if any fellow nut allergy suffers has any experience? I've yet to discover if I'm allergic to bees...

Hello, I was wondering if someone could help me. I collected my first colony yesterday and set them up in my now new apiary. However, when I'd plonked them down and got everything setup nicely I couldn't decide if I should remove the enterance block fully or just turn it to allow restrictive...

Hi, I know this is probably going to spark some debate but I'm looking at buying my first smoker and was wondering if anybody had any suggestions. Initially I'm drawn towards something like a Rauchboy 1 since its suppose to be easier to keep it alight which as a beginner is quite appealing...

Hello, I'm new to beekeeping and new to this site. I have joined the local association (NBKA) and looking forward to starting the beginners course in a few weeks times. J

Hello, I'm a new beekeeper who is just setting up. I'm trying to find a second-hand Miller or Ashforth rapid feeder for a National hive and was wondering if someone had a surplus one they'd be looking to sell? J