John WilkinsonSep 10, 20231 minGood crop on the heatherIt’s been a miserable summer but the heather seems to be coming good. Picking up the bees tomorrow and next week will be heather honey...
John WilkinsonApr 7, 20231 minDrone layerFirst inspection of the year shows irregular brood pattern with drone cells. Not good this time of year. Only shake out possible, though...
John WilkinsonFeb 13, 20231 minAre they still alive?At the time of year it’s still very cold but the bees are starting to emerge on warm days. I always put in the varroa boards for a few...
John WilkinsonDec 12, 20221 minPost oxalic acid varroa checkJust checking the varroa boards after oxalic acid trickling at the weekend. Quite a few mites on all boards, definitely worth the effort.