EKBee
House Bee
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2013
- Messages
- 105
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- West of Scotland
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 20
Edinburgh & Midlothian beekeepers association apiary have in the past been bothered with theft of bees & queens. They now use ratchet straps which have the facility for a padlock. It doesn't stop someone from cutting the strap to get access but its evident when the hive has been tampered with.