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I don’t know whether this had been flagged up previously. Obviously not able to bring japanese queens to our shores, but given a few million years our species might just manage hornet attacks…

Not quite beekeeping, and I’m probably a bit late for this year, but I intend converting one of my many now-unused timber deeps to a hedgehog nest. Anyone done it? I expect insulation is quite important? Any tips or pics? One question is whether I should perhaps use a 14 x 12 (extra deep or...

As header. No longer of use to me are Beecraft magazines from circa 2002-2010 including 6 green beecraft binders. I’m having a clear-out so these will be dumped next week, if no interest. Either all, or just the binders, at postage cost or for free pick-up. PM me if interested.

I was forking over a patch of garden, readying it for sowing on Friday. In the space of 3-4m I dug out two wasp nests! (I forked over only about 10 square metres). One looked as though it may have been drowned out recently but the othe was active. Queenie was hunting around for her nest, but...

I see, from the beginners section, that people are still telling newbies that fondant is the stuff to feed, even though it is time for colony expansion. Fondant is OK for starvation prevention, but..... 11% water is NBG for feeding larvae - think here of what water content larvae might be...

Posted on the main forum because every beekeeper needs to know .... seems begrudging and no 'cocktail' effect taken into account? http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jan/12/bayer-revises-position-extra-protections-for-bees-from-pesticides RAB

The other end of the spectrum, I suppose. My brother was busy chopping silage today. He had 15 trailers running the chopped silage to the clamp - and he was still standing idle waiting for trailers! Apparently dropped to 14 when one trailer overturned. Don't know whether it was full or empty...

Had a modern beekeeping jumbo Paradise Honey Beebox langstroth nuc, converted to 14 x 12, stolen over the weekend. Had a cast swarm in it, which may just about be laying by now. Bar stewards actually replaced this hive with another - only it was timber and a different colour expecting it to...

I today learned from another forum that Martin passed away on Friday 15th May. His last activity on the forum was late last year and he also stopped acting as moderator on another forum several weeks ago, so I suspected something serious was amiss. He was an intrepid eco-warrior and will be...

First shoots up today. Far later than previous two years. The season seems more like it should be, with OSR only coming into bloom mid April around here.

Says it all. http://www.aol.co.uk/video/three-dogs-killed-by-bees-in-california/518730607/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cuk%7Cdl5%7Csec3_lnk5%26pLid%3D339510 Pool cleaner was lucky he didn't get their attention.

Just a heads up for those who have managed to lose late swarms. Checking for brood in that situation is a very sensible move. Think about it. They may be taking in pollen - so what does that really mean? She may have started laying - so what? Neither of the above are indicative of a good...

http://news.uk.msn.com/in-pictures/bees-just-keep-on-combing-in-one-of-the-worlds-highest-hives293877 Not sure how long it will stay as a good link, but worth a look. Bet he doesn't inspect, by dismantling the hive, them every seven days! RAB

Griffo, you have a PM

For all beekeepers who have a solid crown board with no holes, how do you feed fondant in the winter I would be rather surprised if anyone with a 14 x 12 , well-stocked with stores in the autumn, ever needs to feed during the winter months. Maybe need some for spring expansion? Do others who...

An intersting concept. Some think under the roof is inside the hive. I don't, but I wonder what others think 'inside the hive' means. Anyone?

http://travel.aol.co.uk/2014/06/10/man-sets-world-record-most-bees-covering-a-person-china/ World record, for what it is worth. Perhaps worth taking a look. The link may not last long

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/05/21/lorry-20-million-thirsty-disoriented-angry-bees-american-highway_n_5365831.html It has happened again! From the net, breaking news. (Prolly an advert first)