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TheGrange



Joined: 12 Apr 2009
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 28, 09 9:35 pm    Post subject: Buzzing with excitment Reply with quote
    

I collected two hives yesterday, not new ones they have been vacant for 12 years, nationals. i have been cleaning them this evening and tomorrow i'll be cuprinolling them

Also contact the council and have registered my interest for any swarms.. i explained i'm new to this and a nice officer offered a lot of help and advice... can't wait

Tavascarow



Joined: 06 Aug 2006
Posts: 8407
Location: South Cornwall
PostPosted: Tue Apr 28, 09 10:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Make sure your wood treatment is bee friendly & only do the outsides.
If they are made from red cedar they wont need any treatment.
Welcome to the club.

lottie



Joined: 11 Aug 2005
Posts: 5059
Location: ceredigion
PostPosted: Tue Apr 28, 09 10:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Good luck!---Always worth setting a bait hive up as a [very] faint chance while you're waiting

Mrs Baggins



Joined: 21 Sep 2008
Posts: 837
Location: West Kent
PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 09 8:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Congrats! That all sounds very positive!

I am still waiting for my 2 hives... about a year after I ordered them... Mr B will have a big, long gray beard by the time they arrive. Or worse still - I will.

Which council have you registered with??

TheGrange



Joined: 12 Apr 2009
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 09 9:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I'm registered with the derbyshire council, well i presume so the man took my name and details

Mrs R



Joined: 15 Aug 2008
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 09 9:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

aw and i thought this thread was about coming to see me tomorrow

TheGrange



Joined: 12 Apr 2009
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 09 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Ixy wrote:
aw and i thought this thread was about coming to see me tomorrow


i couldnt quantify my emotions on that subject

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