Recent content by retired bill

Hi Is there anyone with experience in keeping bee,s in a shed the main reason is because of the foul weather living near the North East coast.

Thanks for your help.

Winter Feed Thanks for replying. In my case it will be a contact feeder also the feeder will be inside a thermal cover as will the hive, the roof has Insolation on the inside If this is ok would a 2 to 1 mix be correct. I have just put some Fondent over the feeding hole on the top cover and...

Hi all I have just returned form overseas I had a quick look at the bees and I think they need a feed. What would be best 2 to 1 surip feed or ambrosia feed. Thanks.

Moving bees Thanks all some sound advice it has come at very short notice I will take on all that has been suggested. Thanks Bill

I need to move my bees and I need some advice the place where I can move them is 2.6 miles from where they are now would this be a problem due to the 3 mile rule. Thanks

Hive move I was in the same position last year I was advised by the tree surgeon Ionly had to move the hive from under the tree canopy. I did this 3 meters a day at night this was in April I had no problems when the trees where being worked on the bees just got on with what they do. Good luck

Thanks for your advice I left them with the super with 10 frames 8 full and 2 50% that was in September I weigh the hive every week and I have seen a steady weight loss. Thanks

When I carry out my first inspection and If there is eny food stores left in the super what should I do with these stores my concern is will the stores be tainted with the vorrnoa treatments I have carried out. Thanks

Thanks for that Hivemaker. I intend to continue to monitor the mite drop and leave the vorroa board in over the winter If the mite drop continues do you think I should vape again in the future. Im suprised and pleased the mite drop is rated as low. Thanks

I Vaped on the 1st of January and cheked the varroa board today.

I carried out my first vaporization it went well, today when I checked the vorroa board there where 17 mites. My Question is what further treatment should I carry out I have read that 3 to 4 further treatments 5 days apart untill the mite drop is 5 or less. Thanks

Has eny one tried a 12V PORTABLE CAR JUMP STARTER unit easy to carry and recharges in 12 hrs

I am in a similar position I have carried out the Apigard treatment and stopped feeding I put the super under the brood the OMF is open there is 50mm of insulation under the roof. As Blaz said I would love to go and have a look but I think I should leave well alone.

That is what I have now I will place the Vaporiser under the OMF my concern is will the Oxcilic Acid affect the OMF.