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BBwear do a lightweight version. They are definitely cooler. Been using for a couple of season now and very pleased.

Charged is when there is food and larvae. You could have done this last week with new foundation once you saw eggs in there.

It's not too late at that stage.

Had to do two today!

look honey straight in a jar with no tap…. amazing…:icon_204-2: http://removeandreplace.com/2013/05/07/how-to-easily-make-a-beehive-in-a-jar-backyard-project-diy/

I use these and never really have a problem. Just wiggle gently to break. Take your time, don't force tool in. As for putting back I tend to line up box first to support and then slide into place, pushing bees out the way.

and what if you fed thymolated syrup?

I was being sarcastic…..

I could say wood was old fashioned is that good advice…

Is there Bias in there?

This seems to be a common theme at the moment with the weather being above average. Monitor how much space they have and if they need it add. Could always extract again and add super back.

Nothing to do with brood. Read thread again. Im talking about treatment and feed.

Are u saying you'd allow and over wintered super into a food source. Rather you than me. No thanks.

Any super added on over winter can effectively become a brood box. It doesnt matter where they end up in the spring. It cant be used again for honey. Not if youve treated or fed. I mentioned nothing about a QE. There's no right or wrong technique it what suits the beek so saying that old...

Putting it underneath won't stop them swarming. Adding space may suppress the urge but only an inspection will tell you if there going to go. I personally have added on top so I can gauge how much they are filling up. They may not even need all the space which means I can take it off if...

would you add supers below during the summer?

it will be fine.

Bees move across and up from brood nest. There's no reason to add the super underneath and they naturally store above.

It all depends on your area and bees but when I came back from holiday I already lost one. Sunday it hit mid twenties and it was chaos. I didn't really want to add supers or do weekly inspections now but weather is dictating things and there is a lot of IVY here. Just have to monitor and...

Lost a clipped queen trying to swarm last week. Got QC's due to hatch this week. Just added supers to two for a bit of space relief. The're certainly not bedding down yet.