Swienty vs Abelo

[Into the lions den]

I use the 38mm hoffman spacing and dislike the narrow 35mm.

Snap!

We prefer the older wider spacing too..........and get our frames made to fit.....but we have also done away with the 'v' in recent years. All our newer frames are two flat faces. Have only ever seen it in the UK and Spain anyway, and it does seem to be a detail of more perceived worth than real worth.

 

[ericbeaumont]

With tens of thousands of pounds worth of equipment in dozens of places around the countryside I can't help thinking getting paranoid would be a sure way to lose sleep. I rely heavily on community and a bit of com si com sa, I often give gifts of honey to people not directly owning land my bees on but in the vicinity and I get myself known to farmer's and workers being seen out doing pest control on pigeons and rabbits etc. it goes a long way in the country and people let me know if trees go down or any suspicious activity is seen around the apiaries. I can only imagine trail cameras and such are a weak 21st century replacement for a community.

I agree entirely and give honey and get to know people for the same reason. Hidden in plain sight is sometimes a better option as these pics show of yellow and blue Abelos in purple and green Aberdeenshire heather. In the context, it may be the safest colour.