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Any beehaus users used/planning to use this method for their winter varroa treatment? If so how do you create enough of a seal?

Hi everyone I'm having a recent problem that I've not encountered before which is when separating frames for inspection chunks are being torn out when I prise the frames apart for inspection. I now have a couple of frames with holes right through! I use self spacing frames and am always sure to...

Hi all I have 2 hives with newly hatched unmated queens and after inspection yesterday I noticed that most of the brood frames are at least half covered with stores 14x 12 frames(capped and uncapped honey and pollen. My question is: once the queens are mated and laying will the workers move the...

Hello everyone Looked like a good day for OA treatment today so I popped to my local Beekeepers supplier and picked up a bottle of OA solution which says 6% on the label. Having just watched some videos treatments on youtube in prep I note that one of the beekeepers makes mention of 6% being...

Hi Beehaus users. This is my first winter with bee's and indeed with my chosen hive being a beehaus, I'd like some advice about whether to leave a feeder board on with its hole uncovered so that I can feed if needed later in winter without opening the hive? If I leave it on do I need to cover...

Hi folks Another newbie asking advice on hive position in my back garden. I have attached a couple of photos, South facing garden but well shaded by tall trees on bridle path behind. Pic attached A bridle path runs behind the painted blue fence and I know it would be a good idea to get the...

Hi everyone I'm Pamela and have just ordered my bees having done a beginners course earlier this month and read a few books. Looking forward to learning more from forum members! I have until June to get ready for the bee's arrival so will be joining my local association and avidly reading as...