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Hi don't worry about how quickly you can make a frame up in a particular way, I very much doubt you would be failed on your frame making. My understanding is the basic is more about encouraging good beekeeping practices and as long as your disease, pest and swam control knowledge is up to speed...

It's the drones flying between hives/apiaries who will probably be transferring the most mites between colonies and as we know varroa loves the drones. You would have to be pretty damed isolated to avoid this kind of contact.

Hi Susbees I recently bought a set of Makita hole saws from Charlies (Shrewsbury) I had done some shopping around and they were very good value for the quality, would defiantly recommend a trip.:) Sarah

Hey Q59 Good to see you back on the forum, you were missed. As far as your bee trials and tribulations, you can see with regard to your bees you are in good company, many of us have had Q issues. It's part of the charms of beekeeping - I think:rolleyes: Take care Sarah

I am not expert in either field but I would'nt have thought so, as I understand queen substance to be a pheromone rather than a hormone but no doubt you will get some more knowlegable oppinions soon. My advice would be don't rely on it use a prophylactic as well, belt an braces has always been...

Oh come on boys you make me blush, it is in fact my dog's name referring to the French cute/sweetie, not as some bright spark thought a cut of meat. And they do say owners start to resemble their dog, so maybe cute, dainty and I have been know to belt out a bit of opera and it is comic, so all...

Hi Chris No I didn't and to be fair hadn't given it a lot of thought, but it does make sense. Can you point me in the direction of where this kind of information can be found or is a google search job? I know it's not vital information for the welfare of our bees as we cannot influence...

yes I usually have a few acres by me for game cover, it was sown but because of the dry summer we had here it's only just coming through now. But there is a small crop of very stunted sunflowers, the bees have worked them, but it's a rather poor showing.

Funny you should say that, I saw quite a large field of it near Cholmondeley in Cheshire last Wednesday. But I didn't think to stop and check for bees not worthy

Quince vodka sounds a wee bit yummy, I had been wondering about the possibilities of vodka + quinces. Do you make it to the same principle as sloe/damson gin/vodka? just fruit, spirit + sugar? Many thanks Sarah

I have always been lead to believe there is pollen in the mix. In my head I thought it so, as it would give the emerging bee a shot of protein, vitamins and minerals as it chomped its way out.......but I can be a wee bit fanciful :nature-smiley-011:

oh boy are you telling me I shouldn't be tearing off their manhoods? Maybe that's why I never leave the party with a rolex or a diamond ring. Corr this here beekeeping teaches me something new every day ;)

Really Dr Stitson, I don't know what those Italian Queens get up to, but here in Blighty I rather like to think it's a little light courtship, some tentative flirting followed by a long and meaningful relationship. Bunga bunga, Oh my I can't believe it...ha ha Thank you Dr S. you do make me laugh

Hi Are you looking to buy the equipment ready made up? If not you could try wynne Jones as they sell Th**nes seconds in flat packs which might save you a bob or two. I am sure you could make it up yourself, you are obviously a very resourcefully woman :)

Thanks Susbees for the heads up on said website, had never paid it much attention before and didn't realise it was based in Welshpool...you live and learn lol

Hi obviously I don't know where in Shropshire you are or if you have joined one of the Shropshire Beekeeping Associations. But my advice would be for you to take a trip up to Ruthin and visit Wynne Jones for your kit, they sell Th**nes seconds at a good price and they are lovely, helpful people...

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Why do you think it's an odd season? and do think it's good odd or bad odd?

yes she is marked with a green spot so I know she is the original.

Thanks for the replies. No I couldn't spot any eggs, although queenie was mooching around the empty brood area. Will have a phone around and see if anyone will be kind enough to give me test frame.