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I have been having one of those weeks which, outside the hive, we humans would rather not have. Road rage, insurance, etc, etc. Never been there before and do not wish a repeat of it. Sending off data to one of the innumerable agencies now involved I noticed "Bee Forum". Thank God for sane and reason-able people. I had registered way back in April, I think it was.
Some background: kept bees for 30 years in SW Scotland. I describe myself as a 'lazy beekeeper' having heard talk about such in an association meeting many years ago. Have always regarded the smoker as an offensive weapon. I have never been able to identify a queen inside a hive, ever. Truth is, I just don't look for them. Nor do I trawl thru hives for any reason other than stealing honey. It is stealing! But, stings aside, totally addictive.
Get stung? Yup, lots of times. I am not au fait with a lot of the electronic gubbins that proliferate this life. But there are some that, for beekeepers, are absolutely wonderful. Do I have Varroa? No but my bees do. Anything effective out there? This is turning into a tome. It'll do fur the noo.