Old Hive

[opa]

I am very kindly being given an old hive to start up with - should this be scorched first? I have read this is recommended but do not want to do this if not necessary.

 

[Heather]

Oh yes. And just use the boxes. Dump all frames and start with new. Good luck.

 

[opa]

Heather

Many thanks!
Opa

 

[winmag270]

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5683

very short thread, but....

and on a different note......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/National-Hive..._Pet_Supplies_Bee_Keeping&hash=item230850e0d1

no disrespect or offence intended if this is a member of the forum selling this, but really.....!?

 

[opa]

Winmag 780

Cheers, you've been more than helpfull! Opa

 

[jimbeekeeper]

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5683

very short thread, but....

and on a different note......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/National-Hive..._Pet_Supplies_Bee_Keeping&hash=item230850e0d1

no disrespect or offence intended if this is a member of the forum selling this, but really.....!?

Why do people do it, and more to the point why do people still think ebay is cheap?
When a well known beekeeping supplier sell the same lot + a bit more as new stuff for ~£115

But then again said well known beekeeping supplier posts on ebay, but same items on ebay higher than direct from them...and they still sell loads on ebay.