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    bee poisoning

    Hi ichbinpaul. Sorry if I have offended you with my reaction and for misinterpreting the comment of using weedkiller in a water butt, but if I could explain. As someone who has seen at first hand the stupidity and pure ignorance of man kind today I felt that the comments were justified in...
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    bee poisoning

    :nono::nono: What stupid suggestion! !!!!!! Weedkiller in his water but. Are you people for real?????? Your no better than the guy who has just blatantly broken the law by killing the bees belonging to denies. And possibly slightly worse as you have just created a potential poisoning of...
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    bee poisoning

    Intresting denise. Mainly permethrin based insecticide. Where are your bees being kept? And how much of the colony has been affected. Surprised with the bee units actions though. I will be even more surprised if the police even know what to do with said information. Edited to add. I would...
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    Bee friendly weed killer

    Sorry to those who may be offended, but this thread has shown me as a professional user of chemicals just why Joe public should not be allowed any thing stronger than liquid soap. The complete ignorance and contempt for the law witch is set out on the lable is truely unbelievable!!!! And as for...
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    Suggestions for a cut out. Please.

    Don't envy you of that task Dp. Thats gunna be a real pain in the bottom to get out. Wish you all the best with it. Cheers Westy
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    Call about bees in the roof

    Most pest control companies wont touch it with a barge pole. If its to be done by the book there is a lot to consider. removal of honeycomb which is then classed as hazardous waste, sealing it up so nothing else can get in, using the apropriate pesticide that is approved for there extermination...
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    The 2013 BBKA Spring Convention

    Was a good day and could of spent alot more than I did. Good job the wife held the purse strings. Cheers Westart
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    Lincoln bee Auctions

    Cheers peterix. Thanks for that. I've also been wondering wether or not auction dates would be useful on here with a follow up of a sales report??
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    Lincoln bee Auctions

    Thanks for the pics. Wondered what sort of money hives and hive parts msde? Cheers Westart
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    Kit??

    It certainly appears to be a case of horses for courses, and how near or far away your hives are. Clearly having a plan as to what you want to do on the day helps, but invariably there is always that "what if " thought process too. What you inevertably Should atempt to try and do is avoid the...
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    Kit??

    That's really interesting, how some carry more than others and actually what they carry. I like to try and make sure I have everything to hand or at least as much as I can remember. Cheers Westart.
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    Kit??

    Hi folks, Just starting to prep for the new season and was wondering what everyone on here counts as essential kit to carry with them on an inspection and how do you manage to carry it all? Does it depend on what you intend to do or do you carry it regardlsess? Cheers Westart
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    South Staffordshire Beekeeping??

    MasterBK. Sounds like I made a good choice in South Staffs, out of several associations I could of chosen. Thank you to everyones help and comments most appricated. Cheers westart
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    South Staffordshire Beekeeping??

    Cheers Midbeek. Most appricated!! Thanks Westart
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    South Staffordshire Beekeeping??

    Thanks susbee that would be a great help. All the contact numbers were on there web page but that seems to have gone into melt down. Cheers Westart
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    South Staffordshire Beekeeping??

    Hi folks. I'm currently atempting to Join the above titled association. However there seems to be a problem with comunication, and there web site seems to be out of order. So Its a bit of along shot but just wondering if there is any one on here that has any contact details that they can forward...
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    Bee sting desensitisation course

    Hi Dp, Great to read your weekly reports on this. Went for my tests yesterday and am being refered to the Birmingham City hospital to start my treatment over the next week or two. Nearest one to Stoke on Trent that is able to carry out the task. It actualy works for me as I work in the area...
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    Ivy coming in by the bucket full (photos)

    Fantastic pics. Any tips would be great!!! Cheers Westy
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    Bad reaction!

    Thats a realy useful reply Dpearce. Lots in there I had realy not given much thought to, but will certainly address now. I do in future plan to work in a pair. How ever not everyone that has offered there help can drive so defo agree to have the OS numbers for emergancies. and the chewing of the...
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