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Hi . I got a bbwear beesuit as a beginner, the suit is great but I am thinking of changing the veil to a Sherriff one. People have mentioned that vision is much clearer in them, and as I am finding it impossible to see eggs in the bbwear veil I thought it would be a good idea. Does anyone know...

First time extraction and I know about cutting off the wax cappings first, but I am looking at videos and thinking people dont get all of the wax off, theres a few bits left that go in the spinner. Can I use a regular colander to filter, or do I need a specific grade of mesh to filter the honey...

I have just bought myself a refractometer and the instructions sayto place a couple of drops of distilled water on the main prism prior to putting on the honey sample to test. Just wondering what is the purpose of this, and does it need to be distilled water specifically or will boiled kettle...

so I got stung today on my thumb. I new going when it was so windy was a mistake but you know, weekly checks have to be done. Anyhows, this reminded me that I ought to look into getting hold of an epipen just incase I do have a reaction at some point. I have been stung twice now. The last time...

I have been using some rolled up corregated fibre board in my smoker. I am looking for ideas for fuel which a) lasts longer and b) lights easier. What does everyone use in their smokers?

Hi there, Just done my second inspection, found the queen and marked her. Yaay. Not knowing her age as this was from a swarm I marked her white and made a note on the record that she is marked white, age unknown. Released her back onto the frame and she flew away!!! Panic stations. Managed...

Just starting out, I ordered Paynes frames, for my standard national polyhives. I have spent a few pleasant hours making the frames, had a handful of write offs along the way haha. Which frames do you find the best and why, and where do you get them from?

The bees came today. They have lots of stores, so I didn't put syrup on. I have the frames warm way for now. Would you recommend having them cool way. I was going to let them settle in for a few days, then check on them next weekend and turn it around if necessary. All advice gratefully received.

Hi. I have been offered a swarm, and am wondering if I should give them syrup. The chap giving me them has had them a week. He says the queen is laying.

Hi there, I have actually been a member before when I first thought about getting bees. Life happened and I didn't get them at that time, but now I am determined to get going this year. I have been to a theory course, and also had a look in someone elses apiary. Been to a few of the local bee...

Hi there. I plan to get a hive next summer. I did a beginners course a few years back and, with a group I was involved with, got a colony started but I had to leave due to work commitments. I have made contact with my local beekeepers association who meet up once a month by the sounds of it. I...