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Archive for July 1st, 2011

checking stores and space 1 July

Before I leave Mr C in charge of the apiary for a week, time for a quick check of stores and space, among other things, principally to be relatively content that the little devils will have plenty to do and lots of space to do it in. We seem to be entering July, and according […]

July 1st, 2011
Topic: General, 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 F - Worcestershire hive Apiary 2 Tags: None

Aggressive bees – light at the end of the tunnel? 1 July 2011

There has also been lots of thinking and discussion around Hive G, the one with the more aggressive bees, but this week a complete surprise – I went in during mid morning, when the main forage force was out, and it was nice and sunny.  I deliberately minimised disturbance, just peeking at how they were […]

July 1st, 2011
Topic: Hive 2 Apiary 2 Tags: None