• It’s swarming time!

• Do you know how to control swarming?  The method of creating an artificial swarm was covered in detail in the May 2004 newsletter – if you need a copy, or advice, please contact me.  Do you have equipment ready?  Do you keep a skep in your car?

• Have you inspected your brood for disease this spring?

• Although there may not be much rape honey this year, it will granulate in the combs – and cause later honey stored on top of it to granulate – unless you extract it soon.

• Now is a good time to rear some queens – either do-it-yourself or, better, join the BIG!

Peter Edwards 31/05/2006