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I have three colonies, in plywood nationals (brood and a half), that need to be moved from North Yorkshire to Argyll. I am going to move them this weekend in a transit van. I have never moved colonies long distances before. What advice do people have? I was going to strap the boxes together...

First - YES I have looked at Dave Cushman's site. I want to build a swarm box. I have built all my own hives and nucs, so this shouldn't be a problem. And, yes, I have sufficient tools. My question is do you have a better design/idea than those on DC's site for a swarm box? Requirements are...

What size do I need to cut the foundation for sections in a national? I am trying sections for the first time and I am not sure exactly what size I need to cut down my super foundation sheets. There are 3 normal basswood square sections in a hanging frame. So, I will fit two just in the...

We have re-united a colony that failed - lost new queen. Last weekend we put it on top of our other colony (with 2 supers) with newspaper in between. During the week we had a visit from the local bee inspector and she thought they were really doing well. There were quite a few frames almost...

Just been to a queen rearing lecture - interested in trying it out. Any ideas of where to find mini nuc plans? Dave