Getting the gear on at the Apiary before commencing
The Hive
where this frame came from was deliberatly left in poor condition
so we could have a practical demonstration of 'Shook Swarming
and Swarm Prevention as well as good housekeeping'
Note the good Brood in the bottom left corner and the chalk brood
in the top right.
A very lucky sighting of the Queen. Soon after this photo she was not to be seen again.
The recommended mesh type floor
Samples being taken for Varroa Mites. Fortunatly none found
The Bees being re-housed
An unusual Albino Drone
No flys on us only bees
Our Tutor from the Ministry Doug Jones taking a well earned break after his demonstration
