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In John Gibson's really helpful 'Honey Show Classes' he indicates a hierarchy of candles for show with poured being the hardest, then dipped, then moulded (glass/plastic) and finally silicone. My question is what is a poured candle?

I wondered if anyone had developed a severe cough after making bees wax candles? Is so, besides not making candles, what 'gas mask' would you recommend?

My local BKA have had a lot of discussion regarding whether a Horsley board should have pheromone passing gauze either side of the board or just on one side. Logic suggests it should be both sides to avoid close contact. Thoughts appreciated

Just bought one of these. Bolted it to the floor. Put 3 loaded National super frames in. Within 5 seconds had wrecked all 3 with motor going at a phenomenal speed. Cost £350. On Alibaba it costs $120! Some mark up. Made in China even though the Thornes site

I will feed my bees going into winter with 12.5kg of fondant. Concerned it may 'drip' onto the clustered colony and cause a problem. Seen suggestion of putting it on a QE above the brood box. Appreciate thoughts and shared experience pls.

I have built a new apiary about 25m from the existing one. I understand the 3yd and 3 mile rule. Can I have you words of wisdom about moving when bees are not flying please.

I need some excellent workable solutions pls. I have an invasion of wasps which is devastating my colonies, especially the weaker ones. Entrance reduced to a single bee size and still they stream in and leave with winter food supplies. Currently closed hive with grass for 24hrs. Wasp Bane was...

My Brood boxes are full but supers fairly empty. Poor year. What is happening?

the title says it all really. The brood box is nicely full of brood and stores where they should be, plenty of bees...the QE is in place...bee space ok...maybe a dozen workers on the drawn and undrawn super frames. Comments very welcome!

I am a mentor to a 10 year old who has completed the beginners course. There is no evidence he has learned much during the course and his parents did not engage in the course. If he gets hives/bees etc I do not sense he will be self sufficient. Any thoughts appreciated.

Looking at importing bees I cannot access any posts...every other post is fine. Is this a Brexit thing?

My weaker hive, now in a poly nuc, is somewhat under attack from wasps. Research suggests that an anti robber screen works so I have cobbled one together. Has anyone any experience of using them?