Recent content by Moggett

Mann lake suggest Spring 2015 if I interpret the web page correctly. Google 'Mann Lake UK hopguard' if this link fails http://www.mannlake.co.uk/beekeeping-supplies/category/page60.html

Does that include ISAs too?

I wonder if Jack could clarify one last point for the sticky post. If for example one person in a marriage or civil partnership pays tax on income or pension, but the other is a househusband/wife with no income, could the non taxpayer use their tax free allowance for honey sales - i.e. income...

James, you have failed the first test - lack of googling skills. All the answers to these questions are ready available online with the simplest of searches. First thing to do is learn the difference between 'hive' and 'colony'.

Hi John. From your intro on the welcome forum it appears that you have not done a course or experienced a full colony up close and personal. If that is correct I would recommend waiting until you have experienced how intimidating a full colony can be before committing to any of your own...

Same here but got notification today that it's been shipped.

Until you have an accident then all hell will break loose and the emergency services won't approach to help you! You could say the same about seatbelts - no need for one until you have a crash!

I compare honey to whisky to those questioning cost. You can buy cheap blended supermarket stuff, but if you want the good stuff you have to pay much more. Amazing how little the average punter knows about the different types, tastes and quality.

There's a thread similar to the way this one is going which has just fizzled out on the BBKA forum.

Ordered on the first day of the sale - says processing.

You can make very strong stands out of pallets. Take them apart and use the wood.

Yes, they did look and act like large workers. I assumed that the recent frosts would've killed the blighters though.

I saw wasps flying around the hives when I visited the out-apiary on Friday. The car was showing 7 degrees. They looked like workers but were most likely queens.

They can and do get red mite in a Cube even if you hose the crevices and use boiling water. We've had an orange one for about 6 years.

I'd be tempted to get a second opinion rather than rely on your local trading standards who were desperate to find a reason to fob you off. Last thing they want is to take action against a multi national. Edit: Plus this is a job for the BBKA not an individual.