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When should I put my mouse gaurds in place I have the full length type do I remove the entrance block or just cover the over it.

I am making a national hive from dave cushmans plans my question is will I have to leave bee space between the frame sides and the brood/super box wall or is it just the bottom space that is important

Hi all, When I inspected my hive today I noticed that where brood has emerged since last inspection they appear to be putting nectar and pollen in them is this normal or do I have a problem:facts:

On making my first inspection after making a A/S . The original hive is fine but the in the new hive when I lift out the frames to inspect I get a string of bees connect to the other frame like they are holding hands . Any ideas please :sos:

As a newbie I would like some feedback on when to add supers , Having only recently aquired my bees 2 weeks back I asked a fellow beekeeper who has been beekeeping for years 20+ to have a look at my bees, He said I had a good strong colony and I should put a super on . I commented to him that I...

How often should one check for Varroa, The person i bought my bees from makes a weekly check and the training apairy I go to made acheck last week and thet said they dont put the varroa tray back until the autumn which is right :confused:

I have only just purchased my Bees on Wednesday 1st. and looking through the entrance I can see what appears to be dead bees on the screen floor . i havent opened the hive as I didnt want to upset them as they are on just settling in , I have asked for a mentor to come and look but am worriesd...

Probably a silly question but as a newbie and not knowing much, Have heard on here and other places about cut comb,using unwired foundation is the foundation edible !!!:laughing-smiley-004

Hello evryone I am new to this forum and to bees, I am just assemabaling a new flatpack national with a hope to stocking it in the spring, I intending on placing it in my garden between the fence abd the back of the flower border. My wife keeps geting worried about stings will this be a...