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Bought a queen last week Wednesday but had to make a split Tuesday as they couldn't wait any longer. Still no damn delivery even though it was dispatched on Tuesday this week. I tried to explain second class post is arriving today that was bought and dispatched on this week Tuesday. She kept...

entrance image bottom view image One hive died in early spring but I left the box in same position with frames. Come today noticed a lot of activity and had a closer look. I thought it was my other hive robbing at first but could see quite a few hanging at the edge. Went round the side and...

looking to buy a fogger but they are darn expensive at around £100. currently in talks with a supplier for around £50-70 mark dependant on bulk sale. saying that I did find this interesting read on using a paper towel method using glycerine...

for those who haven't seen it, bit retro with the 60/70s funky sounds but the info is gold! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPRW56M_tXo

Bees are going mad for this. Anyone know what this is?? https://pasteboard.co/Hv4huB0.jpg https://pasteboard.co/Hv4ikCI.jpg https://pasteboard.co/Hv4iOMA.jpg Supprised still stuff to forage for in this drought. Looks like little or no rain forecast for the next week or two. Thanks :)

Well my honey is very floral and couldn't guess what it was until I stepped out of my garden and spotted the bush that smelt exactly the same. https://ibb.co/gFNbsT https://ibb.co/iksy6o https://ibb.co/imUBRo Sorry images too large lol...... if we were in 1980s

Anyone so far had any success in capturing any Swarm? I have mine out but nothing so far. still early days but you never know :)

well looks like we might be getting the beast from the east this winter to rival 2010 weather :( oh dear just worried about me bees! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0PadxPI1Ds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hXPmvII1C0 tempted to bring them into my conservatory lol anyone have any...

Anyone have any concern for a bad winter this year if you have a poly hive? I know in wooden hives you can add insulation boards to the exterior but what about polys? I presume it wouldnt harm them if i use the same method? only ask because we are headed into a colder period like 2009/2010...

hi dont know why they are still in the hive but i can see some drones in the hive still?? the queen is still laying and the hive population is still growing. It is in a nuc though if that makes any difference and the queen is a strong layer. The bees still going out collecting pollen and nectar...

is it worth getting a nuc to overwinter. Its only 5 frames in a poly. It costs 130 so not too bad but what i would like to know is, is it going to be difficult to overwinter because of lack of stores or should be fine as its going to be in a poly making it easier and just need to keep an eye on...

Anyone know why bees cost stupid ammounts to buy?? Appart from the farmers banking on the increase because of the publicity? I have heard people talking about them costing £20 to £50 for a nuc but now around £200 mark and can see it only going up because thats where the money is at in...

just interested to know if its possible to extract the honey from the super without an extractor but preserving the comb on the frames? I presume its possible if left at an angle upside down over night? only ask as I have my new 14x12 hive with my polish waste of money hive (going to use it...

Hi. Planning to have my first hive next spring. Took the plunge and ordered a poly beehive but dont know what it is? On the outside its 17x17 and fits 10 fames. Im guessing its a langstroth as i bought a queen excluder for a british national which was too big??. But its from germany so i...