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Hi as Warres are vertical and thin, a wide stand base used by most is beneficial for stability. However what height of stand do people use? I try to use 12" to 15" on conventional hives to get them above the wet, however a tall thin hive is made even taller wtith a stand. What do people use? Ta

Made some equiries about some wooden components today that look different in colour and it seems that they are made from Paulownia wood. On reseaching it is is light, resistant to rot and warping and has low thermal conductivity. This wood is plentiful, cheap and quick growing. Had anyone used...

This is recently out, has anyone seen it yet?

My 30 year old stock of wiring nails has now expired and I need to buy some new nails to hold the wire on frames (as opposed to using self wired foundation). I don't use many of these frames, and was wondering what others use nowdays and where did they get their nails from (i.e. DIY store...

Whitehaven and District Beekeepers Asscociation are holding two courses An Introduction to Beekeeping. A day for complete beginners and those wondering if beekeeping is for them. 10th March 2012 saturday Modern Beekeeping. The next stage, A day course for beekeepers who wish to improve. 11th...

It may seem odd to ask but in this warm weather....., Varroa might be growing rapidly again atm to levels too high for winter bees. Should we be monitoring again now and possibly treating again due to these unseasonal warm weather where the bees continue to brood. The reason I ask is Dad...

Hi I need to make some 40 -50 clearer and cover boards as I am both short and expanding a bit. I am following a fairly standard 'Rhombus' route for the clearer board but have the option of 9mm or 12mm wether proof ply boards. Anyone have any thoughts, the commercial one seem mostly just 6mm...

I see that Payne$ are getting closer with their National BS and 14 X 12 hives (delivery mid oct but intro prices up). Also abelo-beekeeping-equipment on ebay have a new National poly (and Langstroth / mating nucs). Has any had a chance to see / buy any yet to try.