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BeeFarmer

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Hello,

I'm new to beekeeping and new to this site. I have joined the local association (NBKA) and looking forward to starting the beginners course in a few weeks times.

J
 
hi and welcome you will enjoy this forum, at times its good entertainment also educational enjoy
 
:welcome:
In your Assoc try to get a 'buddy' to mentor you for a year. Best way to learn.
 
Hello,

I'm new to beekeeping and new to this site. I have joined the local association (NBKA) and looking forward to starting the beginners course in a few weeks times.

J

Welcome.
Hope you enjoy it here.
There is a newly created Beginners section if you feel you need it.
 
Silliest question, but What is the safest and best preservatives/paint for a hive. I understand they are not all bee friendly. And are there any products to specifically avoid?
 
Silliest question, but What is the safest and best preservatives/paint for a hive. I understand they are not all bee friendly. And are there any products to specifically avoid?

Well I use cupranol shades.

If you type painting hives into the google search (top left) it will bring up a number of threads with plenty of alternatives.
 
Well I use cupranol shades.

If you type painting hives into the google search (top left) it will bring up a number of threads with plenty of alternatives.

I use Shades as well ... water based, no solvents, dries quickly - appears to repel water and stays well without fading ... Not the cheapest solution but it goes a long way.
 
I use Shades as well ... water based, no solvents, dries quickly - appears to repel water and stays well without fading ... Not the cheapest solution but it goes a long way.
as some of you know i am a newbee i have used shades on my hives bees seem happy with it
 
Shades

Looks like it will be shades....just 1 of over 50 shades of bee

Thanks. Much easier than reading hundreds of labels!
 

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