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Hi all, I kept bees a few years back and sadly had to stop due to work and other commitments. I have more spare time nowadays and want to start again next year. I've visited the bbka site in regards to finding a host site but can't see the map upon downloading the agreement as instructed? I've...

My bees party hard I'll have you know! I just didn't want to be that bad landlord everyone talks about 😂

If you needed to move a hive and closed the entrance up at night when it's dark would there be bees that stay out over night and return the next day?

Has anyone used the stop varroa spray treatment? If so where results good?

Agreed, a very welcome smell

Wow! Is it really, great spot! That has gone veeeery quick, it only seems like yesterday I was selling honey!

It really is! I. I'd say I'm even more excited than the first time I started as I have a understanding so im less worried that I'm doing things wrong, that doesn't mean i won't be posting lots of questions lol

Thanks Steve

So after a few years out from beekeeping due to work i have now been able to get back into it. Attracted a swarm two weeks ago and carried out the first inspection today. It was great to get back into the suit, light the smoker and open up a hive again. So they decided to start building comb...

Hi all did anyone manage to get along to Kent county show over the weekend? The beekeeping team put on a fantastic show for the general public along with a lovely display of stands and stalls so thumbs if that's anyone of you on here 👍

Ok that's understandable. Is there a procedure if the a colony didn't have chalk brood?

Agreed! once shaken out I'll be left with 11 frames of bias/stores. Is there a way of cleaning these out so I get some spare comb or is it game over and new foundation?

Ok so the chalk brood seems to have cleared right up only two cells spotted. Still no queen seen and all brood drone. looks like I'll be shaking this colony out

Well I'm the same really 4/5 cells over a couple of frames. My only other problem with this colony is its suspected queenless and workers laying. I will try and confirm this tonight

if a colony has chalk brood is the honey still fit for human consumption? Also is the super ok to go onto another hive?

Thanks ericA. Pics won't upload for some reason I'll try again tomorrow

I can't see how to add pics can someone help please?

Can a honey crop still be taken and sold if the hive has efb, afb or any other Diseases? Or must it be destroyed?

Yes I'll try and get some pics and stick them up thanks