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I hived a prime swarm 14 days ago. I was assured that HM (blue mark, so two years old) had been seen by the beek who collected the swarm, originally from one of their own hives, and put them in a nuc. She rated HM as excellent, and the colony as very placid. Most frames were simply transferred...

I'll be going to Hay-on-Wye and the Brecon Beacons over the weekend. SWMBO has not told me whether we're leaving on Friday morning or Friday evening. Any suggestions for beekeeping equipment/places that might be of interest to beeks between Dorset and there? I'm particularly after a decent suit...

I stuck this in OT Chat as it's really just an observation that I don't think is really relevant to beekeeping. When I started working on some kit at about 15:00 this afternoon I noticed a drone sitting under the potting shed roof (corrugated clear plastic). Lazy *** is still there. He's...

The bees beat me to it! The swarm we were given ended up in a cobbled together WBC made up from the best of the old parts that became available to me. The rest of the kit definitely needs some restoration and preparation. I'll be starting to restore some WBC hive components soon. I'm assuming...

Not, strictly, mine but I will be looking after it. The site is very local to me, a farm project where we help people with learning difficulties make the transition from school to adult life. The swarm was collected, and put in a nuc, by a friendly beek in a nearby town. It was then donated...

Off to collect a swarm. About 8ft off the ground, reasonably accessible. I'll be meeting up with an experienced (apparently) beek before collecting them...

Cash to help fight pervasive honey bee pest Scientists are to try to turn a honey bee parasite's natural defences against itself in a bid to beat the pest. University of Aberdeen researchers have won £250,000 to study how to subvert the varroa mite's immune system. More at...

I've been working outside most of the day. I have an old white melamine fold-up picnic table I use for odds and ends (somewhere to put tools etc). The honey bees have been all over it like a rash. Couldn't work out why. I did spill some coffee on it last week (instant, no milk or sugar). I...

I've been asked to get involved with a 'Men In Sheds' group starting up near where I live. I've heard some set up shared workshops for woodworking and other crafts, some just want to grow stuff or smoke dubious chemicals in their sheds. :rolleyes: Anyone got any comments?

I'm not sure if this is the right place to put this. It came up in my job search emails. Hopefully the link will survive intact. If not, pm me and I'll send it to you. 1235321 Seasonal Bee Inspector (CSP 3699 Western Region) Grade: EO Role Type: Science Location: Home Based working in...

I think I probably know the answer already, but would value your opinions as I don't want to get off to a false start. Would a Screwfix 12" Dovetail Jig be adequate for the joints (dovetail or box/comb) on brood boxes and supers? Is there anything longer, on a bee hive that I won't be able to...

What would be on your reading lists for beginning beeks?

Hi All, I've been wanting to get involved in beekeeping for many years, after helping a neighbour move his hives up to the North Yorkshire moors in his old Austin A35 van. Working abroad, amongst other commitments, held me back. Finally the opportunity has arrived. I'm booked on a course...