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    Stores all gone!

    Where are they supposed to store 25lb of syrup? I have taken off the empty supers and am feeding heavy syrup, but fear they will run out of space for the brood? This has always puzzled me :confused:
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    Stores all gone!

    All my hives are low or devoid of stores, I am very rural which you would assume would be ideal for the bees.....but alas no it is like a desert for the bees, vast fields of wheat, potatoes or sugar beet. Unfortunately with the use of herbicides wild flowers dont have a chance.
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    Stores all gone!

    It is the regular sized entrance block for the national that I put on for wasp prevention, the same as I used last year without any issues.
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    Stores all gone!

    Checked the bees today and found the supers empty and absolutely no stores. My large hive which was bursting at the seems with bees and a good supply of stores two weeks ago I found were starving with many dead bees. So all given heavy syrup to build them back up to a healthy level. I haven t...
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    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    Nothing today far too windy!
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    Alpacas and Bees

    Yes my bees and hives are together!! Six feet away should do it, four foot high is ample.
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    Alpacas and Bees

    PM me if you need any advice.
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    Alpacas and Bees

    Electric fencing should not be used as it will not work with the thick fur covering and can cause injury to their sensitive noses. Do not use barbed wire either the animal can become tangled, with an animal costing in access of £3k could be an expensive bill with the vet.
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    Alpacas and Bees

    I keep Alpacas and bees. The hives are not in the same area as the bees the are seperated by a post and rail fence. As a previous person has said they are quite inquisitive, they like to rub or scratch against objects, so a hive could be toppled. Or injury if they poked their noses where not...
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    Summer varroa treatments?

    I have four colonies all queenright, only two require treatment. One with super partially capped. One with super uncapped. Simon.
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    Summer varroa treatments?

    I am wanting to treat my colonies for varroa next month. I have never treated them mid season, any advice would be apprciated or recommendations as to the correct product to use which will not harm the colonies or taint the honey? Thanks all
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    2 Nucs stolen

    Mike, unbelieveable....I will keep an eye out. If you need a hand with anything let me know. Simon.
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    Hi tec smoker

    I avoid Tescos for everything, robbing baskets!
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    What a find.

    For my birthday my wife found a book by Simmins a Modern Bee Farm, inside there was a letter from the author Mr Simmins dated 1933. What a great find and a great read.
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    What did your temp hit today?

    South Lincs = 29.5!
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    Confused of wisbech

    I have emailed you!
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    Lorry crash spills 14 million bees

    Out with the smoker then!! :eek:
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    bad bee sting

    Take a hayfever tablet, should ease things.
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    Disadvantages of Beekeeping

    1. Summer breaks. 2. Initial financial outlay. 3. worry! 4. Sometimes confusion with different techniques / ideas. 5. The unpredictable British climate 6. Some incompatible farming practices. 7. Reduced forage with the loss of habitats, herbicides. 8. Constant threat from disease - varroa etc 9...
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    Colour change........

    lol, just put my order in!
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