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Just checked inspection trays after OA vaping on Monday. Found these black "droppings" on one. Regarding scale, you can see a varroa mite in the bottom left corner. Any ideas please?

The mistake was in not checking thoroughly for EQCs in the parent colony after Pagden AS carried out on 5th May and checked on 11th May. Today I discovered a swarm (looked small enough to be a cast) in the magnolia next to the apiary. Checked both my queen-right hives - both queens present. No...

Went late afternoon to apiary for quick check that all ok. Just about to leave when spotted large (rugby ball plus) swarm hanging perfectly from magnolia tree! Now, 2 of my 3 hives I ASed and was waiting for new queens in "parent" colonies and the third hive I Demareed only recently. Quick look...

Hi Thought I'd post on what happens with the MAQ strips I have decided to use since they are new and there is quite an interest in them. I have 3 hives with mite drops of between 0/1 to 3 per day but have been fooled by apparently low counts in the past so taking the plunge. Aim being healthy...

Hi. I've followed the forum for over a year and have finally decided to post. Three hives at moment. Honey taken for the year and MAQ strips applied this morning! Now off to see how the bees are coping.