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To wrap or not to wrap. I live in North Yorkshire, comments please. Also, where is the best place for fondant, over the crown board or directly over the frames. I lost my two colonies last year, and I believe that it was starvation! Thank you for your help.

I would rather think that although out of the statute of limitations, there is still a criminal act of fraud, and that the Police would be interested.

Why do you keep bees?

As a fairly new beekeeper, what are the ”rules” for spring feeding in North Yorkshire? To feed or not to feed? Thank you.

I always thought that this forum was about beekeeping, not business. I keep bees because I like to do so, not to make money!

I conclude that beekeeping is a business and not a hobby! I never think of making money from my hobby, except for some honey. I don’t feel that a nuc costs anything, they were free to me and I had the equipment. I’m in it for the bees, not the money..

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Don’t by at Thornes prices, get it elsewhere much cheaper!

In my opinion, for my bees, Hive Alive has worked, so this is my proof.

Glad we don’t!!!

It was a belt and braces job, but not using too harsh a method for backup!

I want to stop, and leave it to natural resistance. However, I have, for the first time, used sugar powder.

I want to be treatment free!

Does anyone NOT treat for varroa?

Comments on how to prepare for winter with super at bottom and brood box on top! Double brood box, or what?

OK, Non Hazardous Chemicals!

So many problems with chemicals, so why bother? sugar powder or natural resistance. Chemicals shouldn’t be used on animals for anything!

Free PDF here! http://www.blackburnbeekeepers.com/fieldguidetohoneybees.pdf

I have only been a Beek for three years but used Hive Alive for the first two, the colonies doing well the following year. Last year, I didn’t use it, and my colonies met problems, losing one of the two I had. I like the stuff.