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That's brilliant! I saw one the other day and couldn't work out what it was never having seen one.

Lots of traps being distributed around here (West Kent) I'm afraid. My bait stations will be going out this weekend as its the first decent bit of weather we've had this year. It would be good to hear from those putting out traps whether they have any by catch and if they catch an Asian Hornet.

Thanks and noted.

Bait stations ready and going out this weekend maybe? Not the most attractive but at least I can keep an eye on it through the kitchen window! I'm trying to source the most relevant poster for the general public as I have a lot of walkers passing my house at the weekends and I thought with a...

I fully agree with you on this process and it is how I'm going to proceed. What confused me is this statement from Karol who has been my guiding light so far on how we tackle AH but it sort of flies in the face of his previous guidance? Oh ......... hang on! I just read and re read this sentence...

So.... we should be using velutina traps not bait stations??? Or does that apply only early in the season when it's only going to be Queens trapped?

Sorry, Not sure I understand this - can you clarify for me please. I have decided on bait stations in places where I can monitor regularly. Probably going out mid to late March. Hopefully this is the right way forward. If or when one is seen - is it best to report via the app and leave it alone...

Thanks for the clarification. I hadn't twigged the conflicting terminology! I'm going to try the Suterra and reuse a centre feed wipe dispenser in 2 sites where I can keep an eye on the visitors. What time of year are people putting these out? Another post on here mentions the hive guard...

What is a wick monitoring trap please? Is it a commercial product or are they home made? Being in Kent I'm thinking I should be doing something this year and at the moment this seems to be the recommended approach?

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Thanks. Hopefully in the future I might have some experience to compare the two.

Great. Thank you.

I'm contemplating Demarre for next year (not wishing to increase my colonies) and I will have to buy some more (14x12) brood boxes. With the recent discussion on here regarding keeping the bees warm in winter, I wondered if it's possible / advisable to mix in poly brood boxes with standard...

Had to look up "winnets" - wish I hadn't!

James. Have a look at Swiftfix.co.uk I Have used them in the past and seem ok.

Hi Enrico. No, not the same apiary - about 3 miles away. No returnees that I could see but thanks for the concern.

Brilliant. Thanks so much. I'll get it done this evening.

Can't remember what I planted! but the bees are loving it today. Also caught them on the Knotweed unfortunately but not in my garden!

Hi. Confused myself again. I want to unite 2 colonies. I moved the colony I want to be Q+ next door to the other yesterday. Went back this afternoon and both hives were very busy. Thinking there might be a lot of foragers out the hive if I united them then and there could be a lot of fighting...

Thanks both. I’ll go for the direct intro I think. I’m assuming there’s going to be new qcs in there which I’ll knock down. Keep the tab closed for a day. Attendants in or out? Then release on Saturday. Fingers crossed!