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I've been wondering if anyone thinks that gathering & storing pollen, ( specifically pine pollen(s)because of abundance and ease of collection) is a viable/desirable way to supplement "lean" periods when there may be a dearth of forgeable material, is a good idea? I know bees require a range of...

Any opinions on this? Mima hive checker, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29245299 We used to use a "pooter" a tube and conical flask arrangement, where you created a vacuum by sucking air from flask whist directing another tube at target insect, whilst doing zoological surveys (of wild...

Hi all, I'm a novice with a hive in Bolton (Gt. Manchester/Lancashire take your pick!) First hive, first colony, very keen, almost besotted already. Hope to pick up tips and info the forum.