Recent content by Lolly Bee

That’s really interesting. Thank you.

Two weeks ago I checked my hives. Zero sign of swarming. I marked the queens and then (heaven forfend!) spent a weekend with some friends. Inspection two days ago and one hive had swarmed. Grr. The good news is I have now got rid of the nasty queen in another hive and can breed a new queen and...

Husband and allergy to wasp stings. Plus getting into the shed is like batting off a nightmare. And quite frankly I don’t want them eating my shed. So nice question but I have a real reason for asking it.

OK, so not strictly beekeeping (well not at all) but they have wings and last year my garden shed was scratched to death by wasps who then built nests in our home (an old barn with a wood outer layer) and in a cupboard on our deck. Any thoughts on what to use to cover/paint on the shed to deter...

There are so many comments that could be made about draughty bottoms! 😜

So many joyful things. Learning and my brain going “wow that’s fascinating” being the top of the list. Seeing people’s reactions when they learn I have bees. And the numerous questions that get asked, I love their genuine interest. Making candles (who’d have thought!) Honey as so many above...

I finally managed to get the vast majority in yesterday after Sutty's helpful thought. It took quite some time, they were extremely cross but gradual smoking got them up and over and in. Inspected today and queen found and duly marked. Top tip Sutty - thanks for that!

Full inspection today. Plenty of pollen space and yes lots coming in. Queen found, re-marked and heart rate return to normal!

The entrance is now wider (now that I have managed to get my hands to it without the fury of the bees! They are a really nasty lot.) Queen now located, re-marked and in situ.

This hive was my mentors and the tray was always fitted there. I check for varroa every time I inspect.

Sensible thought. Wasn’t last week but will double check. Thank you - helpful suggestion. This is why I like this forum so much.

I’ve not seen them there before either, unless they have created an entry space the rear is closed and has a tray. Currently a brood box and super there already. Could do without them swarming tbh. We have a friend racing in the GN (eek!) 😱 and would quite like to watch him rather than manage...

This is my nasty hive and with this activity wasn’t terribly willing to dive in and have a look. Just in case. However … last week no obvious signs of queen cells. Queen evidently laying. But somewhat concerned by this activity (very busy). I demaree split last year successfully so would be...

Love to learn if you are ever Salisbury way. Def move here, it’s really lovely. Done 16 years of Wiltshire heaven!

Hi Emily. Thank you so much that’s incredibly kind. And yes I’ll jump at the chance to learn. I’m About an hour away, however occasionally I do have to go to Bath for family stuff. Perhaps we could arrange something? I’m not sure how to message you privately as I’m sure no one here wants to read...