Another witch burning

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Must be bored to day, decided to leaf through the BBKA comic, I wanted to read Rachel Mongers piece properly but whilst trying to find it I glanced upon the 'Things to do in February' piece, to notice that their current 'master' beekeeper is hinting that perhaps scraping and burning the inside of the hive during the 'spring cleaning' may not be such a wise idea as propolis may be beneficial to the bees (well I never!)
Don't say they're finally accepting 'modern' ideas and dragging themselves into the twentieth century?
Either that or we may find a new wicker man being built at Stoneleigh when the Tradex arrives.

 

[Amari]

Must be bored to day, decided to leaf through the BBKA comic, I wanted to read Rachel Mongers piece properly but whilst trying to find it I glanced upon the 'Things to do in February' piece, to notice that their current 'master' beekeeper is hinting that perhaps scraping and burning the inside of the hive during the 'spring cleaning' may not be such a wise idea as propolis may be beneficial to the bees (well I never!)
Don't say they're finally accepting 'modern' ideas and dragging themselves into the twentieth century?
Either that or we may find a new wicker man being built at Stoneleigh when the Tradex arrives.

The author of that article is a much respected teacher and innovative member of Suffolk BKA.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

The author of that article is a much respected teacher and innovative member of Suffolk BKA

If he carries on with that much innovation and talking sense, can't see him lasting long then

 

[rolande]

I watched a video a while back, really can't remember which one but I think it was one of Marla Spivak's grad students where the suggestion was that propolis seems to lose potency after 6 months or so. If that's the case then perhaps it would be a good idea to scrape the old stuff away and let them start again!

 

[jeff33]

their current 'master' beekeeper is hinting that perhaps scraping and burning the inside of the hive during the 'spring cleaning' may not be such a wise idea as propolis may be beneficial to the bees (well I never!)

especially if you leave the bees inside.....

 

[Mint Bee]

I believe Sir Roger of Wisborough had a similar epiphany recently. Maybe its contagious?

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Sir Roger of Wisborough had a similar epiphany recently.

I had an epiphany once, I found it a bit rich and overloaded with cream, so I only just stick to a custard slice or maybe a Manchester tart

 

[pargyle]

I believe Sir Roger of Wisborough had a similar epiphany recently. Maybe its contagious?

Is the end of the world nigh ? .... I must have a look at Old Moore's Almanac and Nostradamus to see if the Horsemen are due to arrive this year ....

 

[Newbeeneil]

I had an epiphany once, I found it a bit rich and overloaded with cream, so I only just stick to a custard slice or maybe a Manchester tart

Are Manchester tarts tastier than your local tarts then Jenkins?

 

[Cuckmere couple]

Must be bored to day, decided to leaf through the BBKA comic, I wanted to read Rachel Mongers piece properly but whilst trying to find it I glanced upon the 'Things to do in February' piece, to notice that their current 'master' beekeeper is hinting that perhaps scraping and burning the inside of the hive during the 'spring cleaning' may not be such a wise idea as propolis may be beneficial to the bees (well I never!)
Don't say they're finally accepting 'modern' ideas and dragging themselves into the twentieth century?
Either that or we may find a new wicker man being built at Stoneleigh when the Tradex arrives.

did you survive to read Rachel's article....i guess just a good descriptive update but v nice to read

 

[Mint Bee]

Is the end of the world nigh ? .... I must have a look at Old Moore's Almanac and Nostradamus to see if the Horsemen are due to arrive this year ....

something else to consult to see when the apocalyptic riders from BBKA / BIBBA are due?

https://www.northernbeebooks.co.uk/products/beekeeping-challenge-what-you-are-told-patterson/

 

[Arfermo]

Are Manchester tarts tastier than your local tarts then Jenkins?

Depends if you are into porn!!

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

something else to consult to see when the apocalyptic riders from BBKA / BIBBA are due?

There's been a delay as they insisted on swapping the pale horse for a black one

 

[Erichalfbee]

something else to consult to see when the apocalyptic riders from BBKA / BIBBA are due?

https://www.northernbeebooks.co.uk/products/beekeeping-challenge-what-you-are-told-patterson/

I’m almost tempted

 

[Murox]

something else to consult to see when the apocalyptic riders from BBKA / BIBBA are due?

https://www.northernbeebooks.co.uk/products/beekeeping-challenge-what-you-are-told-patterson/

The title is good though. Challenge what you are told.>>>>>>Assume Nothing, Believe Nobody, Challenge Everything

 

[Mint Bee]

I’m almost tempted

Save your money Dani, I'm sure I watch a youtube lecture where he went thought a number of topics from the book as a bit of a plug

 

[Philren]

As a newbie who is just about to scorch my second hand hive, do you have any advice that doesn’t involve letting me loose with a blowtorch

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

As a newbie who is just about to scorch my second hand hive, do you have any advice that doesn’t involve letting me loose with a blowtorch

If it's a newly acquired second hand hive then you can never be guaranteed of its provenance - so I would give it a good blast with a blowtorch, pay especial attention to the corners and any crack/nooks which may he a haven for any nasties

 

[Ian123]

There's been a delay as they insisted on swapping the pale horse for a black one

It’s a local horse atm!!

 

[Mint Bee]

if it's a second hand hive, from a disease prevention point of view, blow torching is essential.
Taught mantra from some for a long time has been that bees need cleaning out every year with freshly sterilised brood boxes, floors and crown boards. Usually combined with a shook swarm at the first opportunity in the Spring.

most thinking beekeepers have moved past this as its not working with the bees and will quite possibly make a hive more susceptible to disease by stressing them