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Supers off. Apiguard on, 4 weeks to go til finished. Not much of a flow on in South Suffolk. But it’s nice and warm, and it’s time for a change from Amitraz. Some colonies not the best stores in brood frames (except 1 DB that has 12 frames full), so feel need to feed; conflicting advice about...

It's time to think about ordering fondant for winter feed - just had the the email from my BKA. Fondant is sold with a BBE date. Is there a scientific (HMF etc), or microbiological reason to pay attention to this, before feeding it to bees? Of course it would be stored away from direct heat, in...

Hello All, I did a great beginners course last year, and joined my local association. Now have 3 colonies, 2 of them swarms brought by a friend and my mentor. The association and mentor have been invaluable. I've been lurking on the forum for a while, and learned so much, along with absorbing...