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I removed the foam block from the entrance this evening at 7pm, add some more sugar solution 1:1, have just gone out to check and seems alot have come out. The hive has a mesh floor, the varroa board removed and the hive is in a sheltered shady spot, infact put a sun umbrella up to add more...

Got up this morning before 6am, large box, brush and sugar water. Brushed as many as I could into the box, sealed up the entrance, banged them into the hive, crown board with feeder and finally roof. About a 1/4 left outside, congregating around the entrance and roof edge. When I get home...

I only have some drawn out Super frames from last years bees. I had thought about using one.....

Thanks Skaj, thats good to know. some advice I got was to go out tomorrow morning approx 7am, brush into a cardboard box and bang them back into the hive(removing middle frames again), but this time with a completely sealed entrance. I'll go to bed and probably have anther sleepless night, as...

I collected my first ever swarm of bees yesterday. Then today on May 23rd I transferred them into the hive. Had to buy some more foundation and build up some frames, used the guidance from the local Brighton and Lewes Bee Keepers association and removed five of the middle frames, then banged the...

Thanks oliver90owner some sound advice. I have since gone out and lifted the Mouse Guard to allow the bees to easily walk in and out as before, and also to better manage the Wasp situation. I will remove the inspection board from under the hive to allow some air flow. Thinking about it, yes...

My thought process was to leave it in and put the guard over it and that would help keep the warmth in the hive, rather then wind going through and cooling them down too much in the winter months - but I am open to suggestions

Thanks for the info, think I'll pop back out and take another look. Rich0909 - when you say "Presume you have taken out the entrance reducer if you had one in?" are you taking about anything that fits into the entrance? I have a piece of timber that I inserted that only allows two bees...

Hi Everyone. Just been to the Bee shop and bought a mouse guard, got home and installed it over the entrance, I watched the bees for some 15mins and the majority of the returning workers seemed stumped by this and did not want to enter the hive. Just wondering what time of day is best to...

Thanks Monsieur Abeille That has certainly helped, will try and fashion a trap tonight. Knowing the entrance reduction should be a help is of comfort. Not sure about the talc bit, may just have a wander round a few hours near me and see if I can see anything. Once I know the wasp attacks...

This is really useful info. My hive has also been under attack the last two days, only noticed on Saturday afternoon, reduced entrance size down so only 1 or 2 wide at max, but the wasps are relentless. I will try the beer or sweet fizzy drink suggestion to see if that draws them off, but won't...

Thanks Tim, just what I was looking for

Hi Everyone. First year, first crop approx 65 jars - now I am not going to go through that lot on my own, so thoughts arose around selling it. Are there any pointers you can suggest as to H&S risks that need to be addressed etc etc? (I know I would have to put my name and address on any...

Thanks for the suggestions. Just did not know, as with other cooking/brewing activities, scum is normally discarded, was not sure in this instance, but knew someone or a few would put me straight. Into my own jar for muffin & cookie baking then.....

I have just gone through my first extraction and I have let the honey settle in a tank with tank for 24hours. There is some air bubble scum on the top, which is what I have read to expect. But what I don't know is what to do with it? Can I use it somehow or is it destined for the bin(trash)?

Hello Everyone I currently have one Super being drawn - Just completed an inspection and my bees have nearly completely drawn out all the frames and started capping the middle ones, with varying degrees of honey in cells on the other frames(would say outsides frames are drawn out by on inner...

Thanks for the comments, everyone. On the last inspection, i Gave it a good clean and letft a little ventilation gap, that seemed to help, but agree that there may be some capilliary action in play, so thinking about purchasing another roof, self assemble and add some silicone sealant on the...

Thanks for the info Tom. I could try and fix it late in the evening, when the bees are quiter. But I think I may go for the option of buying a new roof, and putting a dab of silicon sealant to stop that happening. I can then let the current roof dry out and replace the ali roof liner. When...

Hello Everyone. New Bee keeper in the South East of England. I have had my bees for three weeks now, but have noticed a build of of moisture/mould on the inside of the roof. I got the National hive online, roof already re-constructed. Just worried I may be harming the bees and if there is...