What did you do in the Apiary today?

[Erichalfbee]

Vaped all the colonies. The Paynes nuc was surprisingly easy. It has a solid floor already and just popped the nozzle of the intstantvap in the entrance. Did it last which was a cunning move as had to beat a hasty retreat as bees poured out the entrance at me.
Some bees still bringing in ivy pollen.

 

[JamezF]

Vaped all the colonies. The Paynes nuc was surprisingly easy. It has a solid floor already and just popped the nozzle of the intstantvap in the entrance. Did it last which was a cunning move as had to beat a hasty retreat as bees poured out the entrance at me.
Some bees still bringing in ivy pollen.

Surprised you're doing it so late. Is that a reflection of the mildness of the weather (until recently) pushing back your treatment schedule, or is it a subsequent one-off because you believe they're broodless?

James

 

[Erichalfbee]

Surprised you're doing it so late. Is that a reflection of the mildness of the weather (until recently) pushing back your treatment schedule, or is it a subsequent one-off because you believe they're broodless?

James

It’s my winter vape, ten days after a few days of frosty weather
Coincidentally I spotted a video this afternoon from Lawrence (who lives not that far from me) looking at his broodless bees.

There hasn’t been much action on the inspection boards either

 

[Newbeeneil]

It’s my winter vape, ten days after a few days of frosty weather
Coincidentally I spotted a video this afternoon from Lawrence (who lives not that far from me) looking at his broodless bees.

There hasn’t been much action on the inspection boards either

I would be doing mine next week if it wasn’t for the fact my InstantVap has gone wrong for the second time. I hope Duncan gets it back to me quicker than he did last time.

 

[Erichalfbee]

I would be doing mine next week if it wasn’t for the fact my InstantVap has gone wrong for the second time. I hope Duncan gets it back to me quicker than he did last time.

Heavens! What's wrong with it?
It gets much more work than mine does but nevertheless.......

 

[The Poot]

Vaped all the colonies. The Paynes nuc was surprisingly easy. It has a solid floor already and just popped the nozzle of the intstantvap in the entrance. Did it last which was a cunning move as had to beat a hasty retreat as bees poured out the entrance at me.
Some bees still bringing in ivy pollen.

Same here with ivy. I was going to cut the hedge, but there were several bees on the ivy poking through the top.
I still have a few wasps at the hive entrances too.