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This is more of a seeking of views from other beekeepers regarding treating for varroa, having just watched the DVD Queen of the Sun I was interested by a view expressed that we may be doing more harm than good by trying to suppress varroa levels, it was suggested that we are not allowing the...

Hello everyone, I was wondering if you more experienced beeks could offer an explanation re the following - Last night a neighbour came round to saying there was a swarm of bees in his garden (not mine I hasten to add) so off I went with all my kit and sure enough there was a swarm of bees in a...

Hi fellow bee keepers, this might sound like a moan but this morning when walking my dogs round the local football/playing fields saw this chap with a full white boiler suit, white wellies and full breathing mask on walking round the field edges spraying something from a pressurised spraying...

Have just checked for varroa drop, put the floor in on tuesday morning removed it this morning found a drop of 10 varroa, average 3 per day. I treated with oxalic acid early january, any members any views ie should I consider further treatment or hold fire and check again next month.

Had my first visit from the bee inspector today and as a new bee keeper I was not sure what to expect. From my point of view it was a helpful experience with the inspector having time and patience to answer all my questions and give good sound advice. After the visit I felt re assured that I had...

Does anyone have a small stainless steel or plastic extractor for sale, have just started beekeeping so do not need anything fancy.