Monthly Archives: September 2012

Has anyone else noticed bees returning to the hive with white backs? I was very confused wondering if it was an invasion of outsider bees or a huge mite or what- but having searched the internet I think it must … Continue reading →

A member has brought my attention to a difficulty in creating new posts.  On trying it out, I have discovered the same glitch.  I find that the ‘pop out’ version of the new post dialogue box solves the problem.  Don’t … Continue reading →

I liked the idea of making nettle tea/syrup for my bees, after all bee food isn’t just sugar and water, and adding ascorbic acid to regulate the pH, attempt to enhance the food value and to delay the growth of … Continue reading →

My query is really the reverse of to nadir or not to nadir.. posts. My bees have rebuilt their numbers somewhat after repeat swarming earlier this year and, despite looking (through window) very crowded in their one box have not … Continue reading →