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I dispatched the drone laying queen in a top bar colony this afternoon, then came back round the corner to see a swarm moving into my bait hive (also with top bars rather than frames in it (I hope! As far as I can remember!) I don't know where the swarm came from, tho' it's obviously local...

and an interesting story... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-51139809

I uncovered (and spoiled in doing so) these eggs, sandwiched between my top bar roof and its cover. They were much bigger eggs and cells than honey bee; earthen walls as you can see. - I should have tasted the yellow powder they were surrounded with. Perhaps dandelion pollen? Does anyone have...

Yes, a swarm I caught earlier in the year - and do wish I hadn't A bit defensive all along but now, even allowing for the time of year, unacceptable. Now in a 3 tier poly nuc with feeder (and now well welded together of course). I would site them somewhere secluded over the winter but after...

- in the same apiary. i need to do this, and it'd be much better to add the Q+ nuc (which has a super on it) to the Q-National hive in the hive's current position. Do you think it would be best to start by transferring the bees from the nuc, with all their frames, into a National brood box on...

Can anyone read this? I see "Oral" and "Nasty" (!) but can make out next to nothing of the Russian. What is it? Some sort of oral-nasty remedy for something? www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Extract-of-wax-moth-larvae-50ml-from-Siberia-Russia/323280776483?hash=item4b45092d23:g:HAwAAOSwMM9bDyVA

What happens if you inadvertently shake a mating swarm into a skep? Would they all attempt to return home at the earliest opportunity? Or is the fact that a small swarm does stay inside the skep for more than a few minutes, a definite indication that it is not a mating swarm but a cast?

I'm wondering if anyone's found what they think is good quality mesh for replacing a veil? Or whether any of the suit manufacturers sell replacement fabric for just the veil? The veil on my old suit, with black plastic covered thread mesh, now reflects light as the plastic is wearing off BUT...

Have thousands of dutiful beekeepers crashed the BeeBase site by trying to enter hive census info today? - They have an 'internal server problem' so it says.

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ie Are there really any viable ones? Is 'liquid smoke' any use? I ask as at present I'm looking after hives in 4 diff locations - and in 3 of those only 1 hive! I carry around the smoker with me, also a spray bottle of water (sometimes with a little sugar in it). Often don't need the smoker...

Has anyone tried this? Well I know that the birds are professionals at this, but for something they manage with only mud and spit I seem to be making a meal of my first attempts! Decided to build these and reinforce them with mesh nailed to the boards, as magpies brought down the last...

This spring's course for beginners: Six consecutive Saturday afternoons from APRIL 15th until MAY 20th 2017. Each session will start at LLANDDEW VILLAGE HALL, LD3 9ST nr. Brecon, at noon, followed by a practical beekeeping visit to our Teaching Apiary nearby. Cost: £50 + £11 for associate...

Brecon and Radnor Beekeepers are running a workshop on Saturday 28th January with Shane Llewellyn Jones: SHOWING HONEY and other HIVE PRODUCTS Jubilee Hall, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells 10am – 1.30pm Shane has won first prizes for honey and other products at many shows, including the...

Beginners' Course in Beekeeping, run by Brecknock and Radnor Beekeepers' Association 6 Wednesday evenings, September 28 - November 2nd 2016. 7.30pm - 10pm. Held in Clyro, near Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5SG. Cost: £50 + £11 associate membership. No access to live bees - theory only, at this time of...

There have been hornets (European!!) living around here for some years. This year I realise there's a nest in the roof above my bedroom window. The only consideration so far this year is that, with the days shortening recently, I see I can't have the windows open and the lights on at night...

Would really appreciate advice of what best to do next: Went out this morning at 9am - swarm rising up into a tree (And no I hadn't looked right through for a couple of weeks - being more concerned they were just short of food!) Found the queen (unclipped) near/under the hive with just a few...

Brecon & Radnor Beekeepers are hosting this workshop, at the Jubilee Hall, Llanelwedd (Builth Wells) LD2 3TY on Sunday 17th April. 10.30 start. More info on our website: https://breconandradnorbka.wordpress.com/ Any queries, please contact Chris Cardew: [email protected] or on 07944...

This spring's course for beginners: Six consecutive Saturday afternoons from APRIL 23rd 2016. Each session will start at LLANDDEW VILLAGE HALL, LD3 9ST nr. Brecon, at noon, followed by a practical beekeeping visit to our Teaching Apiary nearby. Cost: £50 + £11 for associate membership...

Brecon & Radnor Beekeepers are hosting this workshop, which will take place at the Jubilee Hall, Llanelwedd (Builth Wells) LD2 3TY on 20th Feb. - Some of us went to a workshop with Roger last year, and found it enjoyable and very interesting. All details, and booking form, can be found on our...