@SheffieldHoney I've got them on nearly all my colony's and yes there is definitely less drone brood on the frames and it's a good way to get rid of mite
@SheffieldHoney Because they didn't do inspections back in February when bees were on 5-6 frames of brood supered up in March lol most are on for cracking spring crop extraction is imminent
They've broken cover! It's time to walk the carpets of blue. We've picked the best bluebell walks in #Berkshire with nearby pubs to refresh and recharge. Hurry though, they 're not around for long. https://t.co/6sH4OZgf9F #walks#countrywalks#pubs
Wildflowers and insects under threat due to vanishing meadows, experts warn - ITV News
Plants like devils bit scabious, field scabious, birds foot trefoil and bellflowers are included in the meadows I specify. They are great for bees. #SillyUrbanMeadows https://t.co/94MMrEcFFU
It's worrying as a beekeeper @ChrisGPackham, with Asian Hornets already in the UK that there are so few bee inspectors available to fight against this invading insect. We need to help all our pollinating insects, they benefit everyone