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Varroa Treatment Advice

3 years ago i gave a talk to the Beekeepers a the South West of Scotland Beekeepers Twynholm and told them not to trickle Oxalic Acid as harmed the bees I almost got laughed out of there meeting! Now the … Continue reading

06. January 2016 by beeman
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Overwintering Nucs

This is a double queen system we use to overwinter nucs. 3 nucs either side to share there warmth    

22. December 2014 by beeman
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Video Feeding Honey Bees Fondant

A quick video showing how to feed fondant to a six frame poly nuc

05. October 2014 by beeman
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Video Make your Own Thymol Varroa Treatment Pads

Here I show you have to make very simple and effective Varroa treatment pads. I have used these for the last 9 years and it will cut your cost to under £1 per hive. You will need Green Oasis Block … Continue reading

05. October 2014 by beeman
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