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Update on research being conducted by Stamets et al in the US; http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=15e749d2cd641286217a55794&id=eb96fc9ae3&e=2719d7f35f

The madness of beekeeping; Beekeeper in China sets a world record. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=14&v=ioNeJrBiQ7k :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

On an allotment site should it be compulsory as a plot tenant with bee’s on the allotment site to have; 1) Public liability insurance. 2) Registration with BeeBase. :judge:

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=32b_1425527630

This study by Randy Oliver may be of interest to those considering whether/what to feed this spring. http://scientificbeekeeping.com/a-comparative-test-of-the-pollen-sub/

Ouch! Noticed this book on eBay, starting price £2000.00 ! :eek: Colin G Butler - Selected Papers on Bees from 1933 to 1970. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Colin-G-Butler-Selected-Papers-on-Bees-from-1933-to-1970-Bee-/331484089028?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d2dfdcac4 Anyone know the...

Information update from Flow Hive; How do the Flow™ frames work? The Flow frame consists of already partly formed honeycomb cells. The bees complete the comb with their wax, fill the cells with honey and cap the cells as usual. When you turn the tool, a bit like a tap, the cells split...

Varroa research at Eltopia; http://www.eltopia.com/mitenot/

Imagine this in the UK. Certainly would not have any customers. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=92e_1398986891

I am to re-queen two colonies with imported AMM this week. The colonies currently have queens from 2012. The two are hives not nucs. What is the best practice to introduce a new queen to a large colony? I have introduced queens before but to a made up nucleus. Do i kill the old queen...

Would like to take a jar of last years set honey in my hand-luggage to Kobenhavn this weekend for a friend. Concerned that it may be an issue at the airport luggage check. Anyone had experience with this? Do you think it will be a problem?

One of my poly hives (14x12) has eight frames of brood and is filled to the rafters with bee's. A prolific colony with a queen that raised a full double 14x12 colony last year. I have a round section rack and wish to try it out this season. Should i wait for a honey flow to add the rack and...

Thought i would share my bees sense of humour in 2013 with you! :rolleyes:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-26296986

Should we re-queen aggressive colonies? I understand why the hobby beekeeper would wish to have bee’s with a calm temperament but should we be intervening with nature and bypassing natural selection? The action of re-queening on the grounds of temperament mainly benefits the...

Has anyone purchased irradiated pollen from this Australian company before? http://hornsby-beekeeping.com/irradiated-pollen/ AUD $181.50 for 10kg (includes tax and postage) £95.82 The price seems reasonable.

Run to the hills; http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1c2_1390423092 Just imagine stumbling across this monster. :eek::eek::eek:

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Plant identification; I am currently in the southern Peloponnese. A plant in my parents garden is being feasted on by bee's in the 27c heat. :sunning: Initially i thought it was a Plumbago, however upon googling i am way off. :rolleyes: Someone astound me with their botanical knowledge of...