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I was wondering if anyone here had any tips on how to encourage bumble bees into gardens. I would like to make a nest box or two but have read that some commercial boxes don't tend to have very good success. I saw on Blue Peter (years ago) how to make what looked like a good nest box but glueing...

Hi, I was hoping there might be some bee keepers in, or near to where I live so I could have a look at your hives and maybe help out a bit to find out a little more about bee keeping. I live in Ilkeston and can drive. Many thanks in advance, Ben

I realise that these suits aren't particularly for the fashion conscious!, but I wondered why they are predominantly available in white? I did read somewhere that dark colours make bees a bit agitated/aggressive, is this true? If so, why don't I see light blue, pink or yellow etc suits for sale...

Hi, I want some bees! I got me a little book the other day, bees at the bottom of the garden. There's some useful info in there and also a lot of stuff I assumed too. However, I like to have hands on experience. I'm aware that beekeeping courses exist, and I have also found out they vary in cost...

Hi, I hope I'm not dragging up old subjects, and as a regular forum browser I'm aware there is a search function, but it takes ages to look through and find the exact info I want: So here goes! I know I can buy bees, the shop near me not only sells equipment but also bees so I know I'm sorted in...

Hey there folks, I'm hoping to get me a bee hive soon. So I'll be trolling all over this forum and hijacking threads left right and centre asking probably stupid questions in a bid to find out as much as I can! I'll also be signing up to the Derbyshire association. I'm off to have a look around...