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    Extractor basket

    We recently acquired an old EH Taylor manual Stainless extractor which is fine but the extractor basket is in poor condition - split perished plastic coating over rusty metal cage. Anyone know where can I get a replacement? Size is 365x165x240 Or a similar basket that would fit? Any advice...
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    Got Mites... but NOT varroa

    Hi, we started beekeeping last year and have one colony over wintering. In the Autumn we treated with Apiguard and didn't have too many Varroa. On checking the inspection tray this afternoon however for the first time since, I was surprised to see lots of tiny wriggling mites concentrated on...
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    Extractor basket

    We recently bought an old E H Taylor manual extractor among lots of other bits. The extractor basket is a bit manky... the plastic covering the cage has perished in many places showing rusty metal beneath. Would anyone know where we might get a replacement? Size is 365x165x240 (2 frame)...
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    Extractor basket

    We bought an old E H Taylor manual extractor among lots of other bits. The extractor basket is a bit manky... the plastic covering the cage has perished in many places showing rusty metal beneath. Would anyone know where we might get a replacement? Size is 365x165x240 (2 frame)
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    When will my Queen start laying?

    Hi, I caught my first swarm (or cast) and hived it in a British National brood box 18 days ago on new frames with foundation only - no drawn comb. I fed 1:1 syrup and observed Bees coming in with Pollen after a few days. Last nights inspection showed plenty of comb being drawn (6 frames), some...
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    Getting a head start in 2015?

    Hi, I'm just starting out and currently attending beginners course with practical course booked for next May. I wanted to start keeping bees this year but was strongly advised to learn and experience first! I'm desperate to crack on and concerned that ordering a Nuc now for next season might...
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