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Not encouraging robbing. Observing it. I thought that allowing the bees to salvage what they can would help them re-strengthen. If this is wrong please explain why. The honey was in a second hive and has been removed with frames that it was on. All destroyed. Thanks for advice.

Thanks I have got some "Honey B Healthy". Are you familiar with this? Should I spray it on with atomiser?

I love watching hive activity. Started a thread about my bungling start to beekeeping. Now spending a bit of time watching what I think is bees salvaging their ruined comb, honey, stores etc and wasps robbing. Wasps occasionally exit with huge (as big as themselves) pieces of comb and bees are...

Cheers I smeared some supermarket honey onto a couple of frames. Not much bcause I don't want to attract wasps. So far, only bees around. . . not that I am watching 24/7.

Those of you who read my last thread will know that I have messed up badly. In short, I collected a nice swarm and hived them. I mistakenly left an empty super on top (under the lid) and realised, next day, that this ought to be removed. Didn't want to rush round and make a hash of it so left it...

I have been advised at every step and it has to be said, the swarm collection went like a dream. Even the transfer to hive went well to a point. I did evertything that was advised but then made one stupid mistake. To rectify this, I did try to act on advice given on this forum but, with the...

Had a look this evening. Didn't go well!!! Removed the outer lid then carefully lifted the crown board. I was expecting to see wild comb; you have all been telling me that. But I didn't expect it to be so large. It was about 5 or 6 layers amounting to something about rugby ball size. I wasn't...

Thanks. I really meant to say that I only want to do the absolute minimum of opening the hive. Strange really because I love observing the bees and handling the frames and looking for brood etc. Point taken though; "quick look" does make it sound like an unproductive look. I will act on your...

Thanks everyone I had intended to box the queen and return later but this wasn't an option. They were in an awkward situation at a home for adults with learning disabilities. The manager was concerned about the residents who might well have interfrered with the box, regardless of signs and...

I do welcome some criticism but please make it constuctive. I have been ready for my first colony of bees since attending all of my local beekeeping club meetings last year but a combination of lack of time, lack of money and some very bad decision making had, frustratingly, kept me beeless...

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Thanks Feeling better now. Anything to be careful about when starting a bit late in the season?

...to get my first nuc? I joined the forum a couple of weeks ago. At the time I anticipated getting my beekeeping up and running with my first nuc. Thanks to those that gave me some advice. Unfortunately, I suddenly became very busy and have still not got my girls. Won't get a chance this...

Hasn't occurred to me until now but I hope I dont have bad reaction to stings. I was the only newbie at the club last year who didn't get stung. I paid particular attention to not making fast movements and keeping calm while handling the frames. Also....and I might be setting myself up for some...

Thanks I already have a couple of leads from the forsale/wanted section. Got to get my head into the books now to make sure I collect and re-home correctly. Might get back to you later.

Thanks. I have been reading up but its been like information overload. Got books for reference once I've got started and have my ex-beekeeping friend to turn to (think some of his advice might be very valuable and some might be outdated).

Ive PM'ed you.

Interested! I hope I've PM'ed you (I'm a bit computer illiterate).

Thanks. Had a quick look...seems like they get snapped up very quick. Must have a proper look tomorrow when I am a bit more awake!

Just registered...so let me introduce myself. I'm very new to beekeeping. Last year, after reading a magazine article about the plight of our honeybees, I joined a local bee group to see if there was anything I could do to help. From the moment the roof came off the first hive, I was hooked...