TREVOR HILL
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anybody got any advice on the best time of day to put on a clearer board 
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beeatshellards
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all i know is clearing is easier in godd weather than in non flying weather , sunshine due tommorrow so there you go...
anybody got any advice on the best time of day to put on a clearer board
Early in the morning is best.
For want of a better word
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Never thought about a best time.... noon when they are mostly flying > if sunny???
and put an empty one below it?
will watch this thread with interest
and put an empty one below it?
will watch this thread with interest
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Only house bees will be up in the supers.
Why not just brush them off and do a runner?
Why not just brush them off and do a runner?
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i never use clearing boards,shake,brush and go.....
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TREVOR HILL
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having proplems with brush method .get one side clear to find twice as meny on the other!!! one frame could take all day.going to stick clearer on in morning and put empty drawn supper above brood box.
