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I would fabricate a box the same size than the pillar (42x42x H) with ply or anything structurally sound. Make a small entrance slot in it similar to the one on the pillar. Stand the box next to the pillar, Orientate the slot either as close as possible to the pillar slot, or just next to it...

Hello to all, I am looking for the store/producer which sells/makes these labels The store where I bought them closed down… Many thanks

I had the same problem the other day. I was driving across France, I took the eurotunnel and when I arrived the other side, everyone was driving the wrong way round! ;-)

I always buy seconds by packs of 50s and there is most of the time a couple of parts which are not good enough to be used. I found once a side which had the double bottom groves at the top making it un-usable. Never mind, I used the spare parts from the previous pack I bought. I guess it’s an...

I am near Welling myself and happy to give a hand (work and weather permitting). I run on Nationals with Hoffman frames like most people I know around. So if you want some compatibility with other beekeepers that’s the way to go. There is a beekeepers association in Ruxley (Ruxley beekeepers)...

I bought this recently for a quick paint job...

70.000!... is this acceptable? So, I can only imagine that this is the usual number of colony losses, why would brexit increase the losses? Beekeeper would have become less competent without the EU (or the bees died of sadness?) Perhaps it’s therefor time to: 1- look after the colonies better so...

There is perhaps the case of honeycombs taken from a wild colony under an insulated roof or in a wall. I would be concerned about the rock wool/fibreglass dust created while accessing the combs.

Hi there, I was reading your post but couldn’t find/see the link for the pen. Please repost. Many thanks

Yes only the hives. Walls are 26mm thick. Nucs are simple 12mm (more intended for swarm catching, or split, or queen rearing, or brood boosters).

I made my hives and frames with Pine. I have a joinery workshop so it makes thing easy. I followed the standard BS size because I didn’t want to “have” to do it again in the futur. It worked fine (3 seasons so far). I made thicker box sides (11frames) so the insulation is better and protected...

I am sorry to say that sticking a label on a jar doesn’t improve the reliability regarding the origin of the honey but to provide the identification of the seller (ie his address or a way to find him). The honey can still come from “the back of transit from east Europe” you wouldn’t know about it.

I believe, one point of the label is to trace the seller. If you by directly from his home, there is no secret of where the honey comes from... also it means buyers are locals.

I fitted single and double supers on my colonies as the temperatures are going up tomorrow and get to 20c full sun from Sunday and most of next week. Double super for one colony which is on double brood box and 8 frames already fully capped!!! Other ones could have waited a bit but the...