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    Mentor- Bracknell Area

    Hello, I'm offering guidance and mentorship to any new beekeeper in Bracknell and area. Dave
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    2 Over wintered colonies available

    I will have 2 Over wintered colonies available as from next week when they have been moved from their original location. I have not yet inspected them but will do at the first available opportunity. At first glance they certainly appear to be doing well. They are on 14x12s. to include brood...
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    Extractor, Kieler Mini nuc mating hives & assorted kit

    I'm winding down my beekeeping and have some kit available. I am based in Ascot Berks. 1) A 4 Frame Extractor with Filter and Tank new and unused. I bought it from Maisiemore a few years ago http://www.bees-online.co.uk/detail.asp?ID=570&name=4-Frame-Extractor-with-Filter-and-Tank. It has been...
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    Colonies for Sale- Egham Surrey

    I have 5 colonies for sale all with 2013 queens on 14 x 12 frames. All have Bias and 5+ frames of brood. 4 colonies come with Paynes poly hives and 2 supers. 1 colony you'll have to bring a box for please. PM me for more details Dave
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    Nectar coming in

    Some of my colonies are bringing in nectar. Any ideas where this is coming from?
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    Beekeeping Suit

    Just seen this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Camel-Biscuit-Bee-Suit-ALL-SIZES-Fencing-Veil-Hood-Beekeeping-Beesuit-/281230593582?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Bee_Keeping&var=&hash=item417aa64e2e#ht_671wt_1079 Does anyone have any experience of these at all? Says he supplies local authorities, BBKA...
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    Uncapping Roller

    Has anyone experience of using an uncapping roller? It occurs to me that there should be less mess and less wastage using this rather than a knife. Dave
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    Reverse Artificial Swarm

    What's wrong or right about doing an a reverse artificial swarm? i.e Take the queen,a couple of frames of brood and bees and put in a new box in new position. A swarm cell,remaining brood and bees stay on the original box and position. Queen has been severely weakened, all the flying bees go...
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    Drone Layer

    I did some inspections over the weekend. One colony is romping away and laying up very well The queen in the hive next door is a drone layer. Is it worth transferring a frame of brood even though it's early on the season. In my book, it is. If they choose to make a new queen then there are...
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    Polyhives

    I've been looking at the poly hives from Modern Beekeeping with the plastic rail to protect against hive tool damage. I wish to buy 14x12 brood boxes and realise that Modern Beekeeping don't make this option. I realise also that I can use 2 supers to make a deep brood box. Paynes do however...
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