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  1. xray7

    United hives

    Last Autumn I united several colonies so I now have them on double (national) brood. My thinking is to keep them on double brood but to reverse the boxes with the aim of placing the probably empty brood boxes on top to give them more space to expand upwards and reduce the risk of early...
  2. xray7

    Apivar question

    I should like to know whether it is necessary to fit plastic inserts in OMF floors during treatment period. I have checked Apivar use instructions and faq but it is not mentioned. So I thought I'd check here and ask for advice. From what I can learn Apivar has slow release so I guess it is not...
  3. xray7

    Oxalic acid sublimator / vaporiser

    Doing a bit of research into best vaporizer to get before spending upwards of £350 Can anyone who uses one give a recommendation ? Also best type of voltage regulator to use ? Both the the one sold by Thornes and also Norfolk Honey company claim to be for semi professional use, but which is...
  4. xray7

    Autumn Varroa treatment

    Hi Guys, I am thinking ahead to Autumn varroa treatment. In the past I have treated with a thymol based product in Autumn but I would like to try vaping oxalic acid with my varrox vaporiser, weekly for 3-4 weeks. I understand oxalic is kindest to bees, very effective , and unlikely for...
  5. xray7

    Incubator for queen rearing

    I am going to try queen rearing this season and would like to buy an incubator to hatch queen cells in and wondered if anyone had any recommendations ? There are a number of inexpensive poultry egg incubators on the market but are they suitable ?
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