Blog – bees, beekeeping & other sticky subjects
EFB Alarm Bells – tested
Vita’s Blogger tests two colonies for EFB when they are slow to build up and show spotted brood …
Brexit? What might it mean for Vita?
Many beekeepers have asked what a possible UK exit from the EU (the “Brexit” scenario) might mean for Vita.
Beekeeper Apiguard query
“Can I use super combs that have been exposed to Apiguard?”
Going, going ..
The annual beekeeping auction at Meon Valley attracted enthusiasts as usual. Meantime their bees probably swarmed on a warm May day.
Back on the drone trail
It’s that time of year again – time to start searching for Drone Congregation Areas.
Next Generation Beekeepers
Sebastian speaks to the next generation of beekeepers and even gives a demonstration of a waggle dance.
The queen with a surprise
I had two firsts this weekend: one routine, the other a first in two decades of beekeeping — I was stung by a queen!
Replace those old brood frames!
Time to replace old brood frames, but don’t expect too much beeswax from them!
A surprise at the herb farm
Vita’s blogger moves into a new herb farm apiary, but faces the challenge of an abandoned WBC hive.
First aid – Vita style
Vita is full of bright ideas 😉 Here’s how useful a promotional mini torch was to one beekeeper.