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Archive for June 23rd, 2011

First bad sting 22nd June 2011

Well, the first sting was on the wrist, and through a glove, from Hive G.  That was okay, a tingle, some redness which faded rapidly leaving just a faint sensation.  However the second sting was not the same. The second sting is from a bee probably from the same Hive – I popped over to […]

June 23rd, 2011
Topic: General, Hive 2 Apiary 2 Tags: None

Routine inspections 21 June 2011

Chris very kindly agreed to come over and give me the benefit of a second view on a couple of my hives.  Extremely generously, this second view extended to all 6 hives eventually and a marathon 3 hour beekeeping practical session… I am still playing around with advice on brood versus half brood; and trying […]

June 23rd, 2011
Topic: Apiary 1, Apiary 2, Bees, General, Hive 1 in apiary 2, Hive 2 Apiary 2, Hive A original, Hive B (Swarm bees from Malvern), Hive C (swarm bees from Ashperton), Hive D - Padgen from nucleus, Hive E Artificial swarm from Hive C, Hive F - Worcestershire hive Apiary 2 Tags: None