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Hi. I collected a swarm last week. It covers 8 frames and the bees have an excellent temperament, amongst the calmest I've ever handled. There are no signs of brood yet and the queen appears very small, like a virgin. Do you think that this is secondary to pre swarm slimming down?if she is a...

I have been given a box of set osr honey in frames. I would like to extract it. I have a warming cabinet which goes to 38c. Will this be sufficient to get it liquid? Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

Hi there. I have a colony which has struggled and has just requeened and I thought I would use brood less opportunity to do an oxalic trickle. It had half a super on which I have removed. How long do I need to keep the super off. I am thinking a few weeks should do it?

MHi all. I have just discovered a big pile of dead bees outside one of my hives. Is this something that I should be concerned about. My first instinct was to open up and put some fondant on. I have attached a pic.

Hi there. I have found a few areas of comb with what appears to be thick white nectar but I am concerned that it could be disease. Any ideas peeps. The colony is otherwise healthy. I have tried to attach a pic but it says upload failed. Thanks

Hi all. I got given a small cast swarm in June. It has built up to 4 good frames now. They seem reluctant to draw any more foundation out. I want to do all I can to get them through the winter. What is the best approach. I have a super of 50/50 capped /uncapped honey from another hive. Could I...

Hi there. I have been given an old steel honey spinner. Whilst it is in pretty good condition I was wondering if the inside could be coated with food grade epoxy or enamel. Any ideas?

Hi all. I have my first colony and things are afoot. I have had the colony for about 6 weeks. I noticed a sketchy egg laying pattern straight away and it was suggested that the queen was getting on a bit. On July 2nd i noticed a couple of queen cells, in the middle of the brood combs. Was gonna...

Hi all. I am brand new to beekeeping and currently on a beginner's course with my local association. I am hoping to get one or two hives this year and am on a bit of a budget. I was keen on the look of polyhives but this didn't get a great response from the association, suggesting cleaning...