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Hi, has anyone any experience of buying/using a beevac? I’ve got bees in my roof and a beevac seemed a good idea to remove them. I ordered one and after a lot of messing around by the seller eventually received something completely different to what was advertised. I got a wet & dry vacuum and...

I would like to keep some honey over winter to sell in the spring, I’ve been told I need to convert an old freezer into a warming cupboard. Has anyone done this? is this the best way to store the honey? Just been reading about freezing it, not yet confident about doing that. If anyone tell me...

Can I use 2 slightly different labels on my jars? 1 has the local village name on it where it is produced and I sell it and then I want a second label stating it is Scottish honey so I can sell further afield . Thanks

I had capping from 8 frames and read on here and elsewhere how to render. In the end tried something my own way. I lined a very cheap plastic mixing bowl with cling film, put my washed and perfectly dry capping into it and sat the bowl on a near boiling saucepan of water. When it was completely...

I am bottling my honey in half lb jars and have ordered labels from Thornes , is it best to have the large or small labels please.

This is my first year of actually getting some honey. The honey has been sat in a lidded bucket for 3 days ( I’m waiting for jars and labels) I see that is white scum on the top of it. what caused this? Can it be avoided next time? Please.

I was given a small group of bees and hive about 6 weeks ago. The queen is working very well and it is now a very large group. The hive is on top of 2 pallets and I am very short therefore have to step up onto the top pallet to remove the roof and inspect My problem is as soon as I step up onto...

I was given a hive and eventually want to move it to the field at home. As I live less than 3 miles from where it was originally I was told to temporarily move it 3 miles away from where it was and 3 miles from my place. How long does it need to stay at the temporary location? I have been told...

Hello, I am a complete newbie and have just got my first hive which is looking very good. I enjoy reading the beginners area and have learnt quite a bit already. Liz