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[LNH]

Hi all, got a theory and practical course as present this time last year but erractic attendance due to work. Somehow managed to acquire two hives(national) and housed a couple of swarms gained from course members in june/july. looking forward immensely but with trepidation as well to first full year. Already learning much from books, sites subscribers and hands on. Looking to learn more and more

 

[madasafish]

 

[domino]

Welcome, the first year is the best. Just make sure you stay close to the local association so you can get quick answers to all those panicky questions.

 

[carrodale]

 

[dn170221]

Welcome.
I second what domino says!

 

[Peterxix]

 

[morrisrex]

nice

this is very nice post

 

[B+.]

looking forward immensely but with trepidation as well to first full year.

Good luck.

I can only echo those comments others have made: make use of your local association and get yourself a good mentor

 

[Arfermo]

Good luck.

I can only echo those comments others have made: make use of your local association and get yourself a good mentor

And register on Beebase please!!

 

[mintmoth]

 

[Nige.Coll]

jumping in is the best way to go lol better motivation lmao.

welcome

I did it too lol.

 

[B Special]

Welcome

 

[BeeJayBee]

Somehow managed to acquire two hives(national) and housed a couple of swarms gained from course members in june/july. looking forward immensely but with trepidation as well to first full year.

jumping in is the best way to go lol better motivation lmao.

I did it too lol.

and

Before the season starts in earnest it's probably a good idea to brush up on, or learn for the first time, how to recognise when a colony is preparing to swarm, and what you should do. You're likely to need this knowledge sooner than you think.

There's a good leaflet on the WBKA site called, "There are queen cells in my hive - what should I do?" http://www.wbka.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/There-Are-Queen-Cells-In-My-Hive-WBKA-WAG.pdf

Do you have any spare boxes?