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If anyone is free next Saturday and short of a few beekeeping requisites I would thoroughly recommend this. 😊 https://sites.create-cdn.net/sitefiles/34/1/9/341959/2024_WSBKA_Auction_Catalogue_-_v1.pdf

I assume this was from the BBKA convention.

Interesting change in directors at BE. After “selling off” the company Patrick became a director again today.

Interesting offering from our friends at Bee Equipment. Ready made "Hybrid National Boxes" for 15 quid! Unfortunately I can't find what the frames fit them so the boxes are pretty useless. I suspect a very cheap purchase by Patrick that the new management have got to try to shift! :unsure...

I see Abelo have 15-18% off this week. https://www.abelo.co.uk/beekeeping-category/the-great-poly-sale/

I see the new team at Beekeeping Equipment are keeping up Patrick’s standards! https://bee-equipment.co.uk/products/apioxalic-35g?_pos=1&_psq=apioxalic&_ss=e&_v=1.0&mc_cid=7c3dbe86e9&mc_eid=0833f0a8e0

I see BBKA are on the ball again!

Has anyone any idea how much processed (ready for use) wax is produced by uncapping a super? I know it will vary depending on method of uncapping but I’m trying to get a ball park figure for one of my clients. I use a knife to uncap.

It seems that the EU has recognised the problem at least. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/12/12/meps-seek-clearer-honey-labelling-to-curb-spike-in-bogus-imports

I was asked to extract a few supers for someone today but I wondered what a reasonable price for doing this would be? I think there are companies that do this and a mate said he thought Paynes used to offer the service for about a £/lb.

Just seen an ad for this come up on FB. https://www.oxalic-acid-gas-vaporizer.com/

Does anyone use 53mm twist off lids? Due to a cock up I am the proud possessor of 600 gold ones I don't have a use for. I believe they are used for round 4oz jars and are worth the best part of £100 but if anyone can use them they are free (just pay for postage or collect) plus a donation of a...

Sublimox, used for two seasons for sale £175 ono Includes spare "O" rings

I have a client that has intimated he would like another 15 hives on a remote site next year and I have been struggling with finding somewhere that is secure and has storage so was wondering about using a 20’ container to house the hives and act as storage. My thoughts are I could put 600mm...

I have been offered several locations within 35 acres of woodland and meadow and would be grateful of any advice. The 3 locations I have identified are all different with different possitives and negatives. Site 1 This is close to an A road but the exact location would not be visible. I would...

I was asked to look at a swarm that has set up home in about 20’ up a tree. The comb is tied into small branches so trying to remove it will be difficult. Would it be possible to put the colony in a sack and cut all the branches?

I traveled up the A286 between Haslemere and Milford today and saw a field of rape that was bright yellow last Tuesday is now devoid of any petals. I'd better keep an eye on the field my bees are on.............

I got a call yesterday from a guy who said he had 2 swarms in the car park of a care home in Bentley nr Farnham. Since I was already up to my eyes in inspections and it was a round trip of the best part of 40miles I declined and suggested he looked up the BBKA swarm line for local beeks. Forgot...

Dear Neil, Defra Review of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 - Public Consultation A period of public consultation on proposed changes to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 is currently ongoing. This is an opportunity for BFA members, amongst others, to share their views on...