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Whilst moving some kit around I’ve noticed the extractor has developed a little bit of rust. Its all in the same place and runs along the join. I was sure that it was dry when I put it into storage, but I guess not. Anyone know the safe way to remove this before it gets worse? I’m conscious of...

Do bees have a preference for one over the other? I’ve very quickly checked my bees today, just by quickly lifting the top and hefting. All the hives feel pretty heavy but the fondant is running low. I’m wondering if they went for the fondant first over their natural stores. Fondant was added...

Good afternoon. I treated with Apivar strips at the end of August and planned to to OA vape in winter. My understanding of the “ideal” time was when it’s cold enough that the bees are not flying but warm enough that they aren’t too tightly clustered. Until last week the bees were still...

Quick question (s), At what point of the year do bees stop producing drones? I understand that now that the season is coming to an end, the drones get kicked out. On my last inspection there was still drone brood being produced. Is this something to worry about? The weather is still pretty...

Regarding the entrance for this hive which on it's smallest setting has an opening of 9mm (h) by 50mm (w). This is my first year into beekeeping and where I'm currently at I'll have 3 of these nucs going into winter. I'm thinking the above entrance will not prevent a mouse from entering during...

I'm a first year beekeeper requesting some pointers on this subject. Currently my three hives each have between 2-4 supers (and a national full of honey) on them with a combination of uncapped and capped honey. I was planning on removing these during the first week of August. Is this a...

I'm looking to design and print my own honey jar labels but not sure what websites/suppliers are reputable. I've got a design already for a logo but will need to customise a bit with information etc. Anyone use any sites or know where I may design and order such labels? Many thanks.

I had a hopelessly queenless hive that I introduced a caged mated queen to. This would have been on the 26th of May. 48 hours later I hope the tabs. I was sure to leave her over 7 days before opening the hives as to avoid causing her to be balled. Due to work, rain and my belief that there's...

I have a two frame split that I did about 4 days ago. Frame of stores with bees on. Frame of capped brood with bees on. Two frames of shook bees and of course the queen. This was in the same apiary so the entrance was stuff with grass for a day. The following day it tipped down so I'm sure no...

So one of my hives is hopelessly queenless. It was the result of a split I did a few weeks ago. I am certain there are no queen cells and the bees do not have the means to make any. Can I safely remove the tab and let them eat through the fondant or do I need to leave it sealed for X amount of...

I've got a frame of brood that's become a little unstable. I think it had stores in it and during an inspection the comb seemed to come away, at both sides, from the frame. If I was to hold it horizontally I'm sure the comb would fall out to the floor. What's the best way to replace this...

I'm looking at honey extraction equipment and have a few questions that I'm sure the experienced members will be able to provide guidance on. I've narrowed down my search to two; a 12 frame manual radial extractor at £510 and a 20 frame electric radial extractor at £1315. My logic is mostly...

Very keen to begin my beekeeping journey next year I have acquired, what I believe, are all of the essentials with the exception of foundation. When it comes to foundation I have a few questions (apologies if they have been answered a million times already). 1) are there vast or noticeable...

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Good morning, Newbie originally from Essex but will he moving to Saint Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex within a few months. I've been interested in beekeeping for many years (created this account in 2014) but due to moving around the country for my job I've never really been stable enough to...

My daughter's playgroup has a few bee hives and as a result my little one has become bee obsessed. Her birthday is coming and she has asked for a toy beehive with bees and honey that you can put in and interact with. I've done some searching and have not been able to find anything that looks...

After years and years of being interested in beekeeping I'm finally in a position to actually get some. I apologise if these questions get asked every day. I've had a go at the Google and didn't find anything ultimately conclusive or in date. I've been researching and I think (99.9%) I'm set...