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I have plenty of swarm cells and was going to move the existing queen and some frames, however i can't find her and two of us looked hard... she is there of that i am sure, eggs present etc. Any advice either on finding her or what to do if i can't. Other than that i think eye tests may be needed!

How many of you in the UK are still to harvest and where are you?

I have a standard national brood box with 10 frames. What level of honey supplies should i expect to have (in full frame equivalent) for winter use. Is there a situation where feeding is unnecessary?. My colony seems pretty large despite it having swarmed in late June and bred another queen...

On the 29th June my bees were found behind the hive in a bush with another group in a ball on the floor. A friend went away for equipment. On return there were bees in the hive so he took away the cast? and on inspection didn't find a queen. Presumed my queen left with the main swarm. He checked...

I have 5 frames installed in my hive with placid, healthy looking bees. (my first hive). As the bees move on to the new brood frames should i take out the frames that the bees were delivered on and destroy them? They have a good pattern of brood, pollen and honey on them and it seems a pity to...