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Hi all, I have just requested (after a drone laying queen) and she got introduced very well - no problems. However, after a couple of weeks, I did an inspection and found two queens!! I am just wondering my best route to take from here: 1. Kill the new young queen, leaving the old mother. 2...

Hi All, I inspected my hive today and everything was going ok until I noticed that I was gathering a small pile of bees in front of the entrance way. There were probably 50 bees there, so was a bit worried. I finished my routine inspection and kept having a look at them but some have still not...

Hi Everyone, I am just wandering when everyone gets swarms and how this year has been for swarms? I am really wanting to get a swarm this year but not sure if I will. Just a few questions (FYI, I live in the East of England): When is the peak season for swarming (online says loads of...

Hi All, I know this is super early to start asking, but how much honey should I leave my bees for the winter. They are new this year and in a 14x12 WBC. We had an NBU inspection a while ago now and she recommended putting on a super and so we did. They are slowly building it up as the brood box...

Hi All, I am just wandering if anyone can tell me what the difference is between premium foundation and standard foundation from Thorne (100% beeswax). Does it change the bees act towards it in any way? Does it make better/more honey? More/better brood? I really want the best so any...