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    Supersedure cell with DLQ.

    How can this be? I did a final inspection of a hive which has had a DLQ for several weeks before shaking out. I found a capped supersedure cell surrounded by drone brood. (should have taken a photo). What is going on here?
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    Resiting swarm box

    Confirmed, the swarm is in the box and I'll move it to a new apiary site tonight. Question is, at the same site I set up an empty hive with some lure and drawn comb. For 2 days a few scouts have shown interest in the hive. Will the arrival of neighbours, aka the swarm trap box 6 feet away, put...
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    Where to site hives

    I am having a rethink about the siting of my hives, since I realise they are too close to chickens and vegetable garden. I have access to 7 ha of land with a rich biodiversity. Is there any reason not to have hives in several locations around the site (it's a plant nursery). My swarm trap is...
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    Re using frames

    What should I do with the frames containing nectar from hive collapse from a queenless colony? Can I put in a swarm trap or should I clean them up and if so how? I am just starting out and don't have other hives to put them into.
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    New Member with Layens hives in France.

    Hello, I am very happy to join this forum and hopefully to share experience with other beekers and particulary those using Layens hives.
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