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  1. BlipiBee

    Fanning entrance, in September?

    This morning I observed my bees fanning at the entrance of their hive. Abdomen down rear facing out. Looks like they are cooling the hive, which seems strange considering it is overcast and in September. Could it be something to do with the sugar syrup, are they attempting to reduce water...
  2. BlipiBee

    Pollen/Nectar availability Aug -Oct

    Hi All My bees are coming back this morning with loads of quite dark orange pollen and I'm intreagued where from. What sort of availability is available to bees the second half of Summer? It's great to see them so active so early and with that much pollen! I'm massively proud of my new...
  3. BlipiBee

    National Nuc into Langstroth Hive

    I've had my bees for just over a week now and I'm really happy and proud! They came in a 5 frame healthy National nuc and I've now transferred them into my Langstroth by cable tying langstroth bars to the top of the nationals so they hang. Yes I know it is a bit of a messy thing to do but I'm...
  4. BlipiBee

    Bees fanning wings over raised back at front of hive

    Hi everyone! I'm finally a beekeeper after collecting bees on Saturday! Yay! Just observed them and there are a number at the front of the hive with their back ends up facing outwards and are fanning their wings. I'm sure I read something on this but can't remember what it means. Please can...
  5. BlipiBee

    Hive wood preserver

    I figure this topic has probably come up several times, however, I just need to be sure before I go an buy. From what I have been told, Cuprinol Clear and Mahogany are suitable wood preservers. My hives are mahogany coloured so would prefer to stick with the same. There are so many wood...
  6. BlipiBee

    Kettering NewBee 2010

    Hello All Here is my formal plea for a local mentor. I'll be starting with one hive (Langstroth) either in Kettering or at a farm in Desborough. No courses were available this year and I would like a few pointers and assistance with my first practical jobs. Beekeeper experience will be...
  7. BlipiBee

    Langstroth Nuc - Northants - WANTED

    Hello all I'm a new (soon to be) beekeeper with a Langstroth set-up. It is now March and I still ahve no bees secured. Ideally I am looking for a suitable Nuc of bees, however a box of bees will also be fine. Based in northants and happy to collect from a reasonable distance. Can anyone...
  8. BlipiBee

    Kettering, Northants local advice please

    Hello As a new beekeeper with 2 Langstroth Hives (in need of bees) I'd appreciate local help and advice especially with my first practical experiences. Nice secluded plot with apple trees and plenty of brambles to keep my bees happy! Just need to make sure all is best for them and me. Ta! Stef
  9. BlipiBee

    Kettering, Northants new beekeeper -need bees!

    Hi Am looking for bees to start up next year. Have the hive and equipment already. Bee types and advice on nuc or box of bees appreciated. Local bees would be of particular interest and a good price also important! Many thanks!
  10. BlipiBee

    NewBee in Kettering, Northants

    Hello all After being a big bee fan for most of my life I've finally taken the plunge into Beekeeping! I have a small piece of land in an overgorwn area which was aquired earlier this year prompting real plans to take up beekeeping. Over the weekend I got 2 Langstroth hives and what seems to...
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