Hello Newbie

[BeeFarmer]

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

 

[yeogi75]

hi and welcome you will enjoy this forum, at times its good entertainment also educational enjoy

 

[Heather]

In your Assoc try to get a 'buddy' to mentor you for a year. Best way to learn.

 

[Norfolk]

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.

 

[dian1111]

Hello from me, my name is Dian. I''m happy to be here

 

[madasafish]

 

[pargyle]

Welcome to you both ... plenty of room here for silly questions and varying answers ! Don't be shy ... join in !

 

[Luker]

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?

 

[Oscarmonster]

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.

 

[pargyle]

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.

 

[yellowrage 53]

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

 

[Luker]

Shades

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

Thanks. Much easier than reading hundreds of labels!