went down to the apiary, we had a heavy frost last night, and at 3.30pm the frost was still on the grass, ground was hard, and crunchy under foot, car would not start, so it must have got cold last night, -1 temperature outside, and my head was hurting even with a hat on!
It was good to see that the location of the hives, the outside sun, had melted all the frost around the surrounding area, apart from areas in shade.
I'm returning to check the varroa drop after 14 days, I was puzzled, I'm sure I had all boards in, and then found one inspection board 100m away in the field, must have been blown out!
Hive1 - 35 (after 14 days)
Hive2 - 70 (after 14 days)
Other hives low counts of 3/4.
After forum responses will treat. I may invest in a Varrox! (as honey sales have been good, and not spent any money yet in the Thornes sale, no need plenty of stocks, but will re-check supers before the end of Sale on Jan 23!