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A quick check on one on my hives this morning and it appears that 3 queen cells with royal jelly have appeared in the past 7 days (2 on lower edge of frame and one in the middle of the comb). All unsealed, but one particularly elongated in the classic peanut shape. Lots of capped brood, larvae...

Hi, does anybody have a nuc on national frames around the West Midlands area?

Having received a nuc (4 frames) a few weeks ago…we added these to a brood box with an additional 6 frames of foundation. Having kept an eye on the colony, there is now lots of capped brood, eggs and larvae on the 4 frames and comb being drawn on the frames on either side of these…but we’ve...

Having decided matches /lighter is a lot of faff for lighting a smoker…..does anybody use a mini/kitchen blow torch to light their smoker, and if so are any that you can recommend?

My current jacket and veil is a little on the small size (I inherited it before anyone asks) and I’m looking for an inexpensive new one. Can anyone recommend where to look? Have bought clothing from one particular website (think. .....the beekeeper) before the quality was not great and items...

On the lookout to buy any educational beekeeping books for beginners. Let me know what you may have for sale

Does anybody know where I can get hold of a couple of Apivar or Apitraz strips rather than a whole pack?

Can anybody clarify what the legal status of beekeeping in the UK is? Obviously not an issue owning a hive, bees etc, but more from can neighbours complain if they are concerned by it (or don’t like it) and for example who is responsible for if a swarm takes up residence on somebody else’s...

Just starting out in bee keeping and looking for a mentor in the Worcester area to gain some experience. Happy to help anybody out to gain more knowledge.....

Looking for advice on the easiest (best?) way to secure sections of a national hive to each other in order to keep the hive togeather in strong winds. I’ve seen people place straps around the whole hive but are there any suggestions for a more practical and aesthetic way to make a hive secure?

On the look out to purchase a used WBC hive, please let me know if you have any looking for a new home? (may also consider a national hive if in right condition) located in the midlands but will travel as needed.