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Register a Beehive in the UK: Rules, Licence and BeeBase
November 02, 2026
Register a Beehive in the UK: Rules, Licence and BeeBase

A licence isn’t required to keep bees in the UK, but registration rules differ by nation. If you’re asking whether...

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Laying Worker Hive: Identify the Cause and Decide What to Do
November 01, 2026
Laying Worker Hive: Identify the Cause and Decide What to Do

A laying-worker colony can sometimes be saved, but combining it with a strong queenright hive or shaking it out is...

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How to Do a Bailey Comb Change for Better Hive Hygiene
October 31, 2026
How to Do a Bailey Comb Change for Better Hive Hygiene

You don’t need to move a colony straight onto entirely new comb to renew its brood nest. To do a...

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Common bee diseases in the UK: signs, causes and prevention
October 30, 2026
Common bee diseases in the UK: signs, causes and prevention

The two notifiable bee diseases in the UK are American foulbrood and European foulbrood. They are among the common bee...

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Emergency Queen Cells vs Supersedure Cells: How to Tell
October 29, 2026
Emergency Queen Cells vs Supersedure Cells: How to Tell

The key difference between an emergency queen cell and a supersedure cell is the colony’s condition. Emergency cells suggest sudden...

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Drone laying queen vs laying workers: How to tell them apart
October 28, 2026
Drone laying queen vs laying workers: How to tell them apart

Drone brood alone doesn’t tell you whether the cause is a drone-laying queen or laying workers. Egg placement is a...

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Chalkbrood in the UK: Spot the Signs and Manage Your Hive
October 27, 2026
Chalkbrood in the UK: Spot the Signs and Manage Your Hive

There’s no registered product for chalkbrood treatment in the UK, so good husbandry is the recommended approach. Spotting dry, chalk-like...

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Carniolan Queen Traits for Temperament, Swarming and Varroa
October 26, 2026
Carniolan Queen Traits for Temperament, Swarming and Varroa

Carniolan queen characteristics appeal to beekeepers who value calm handling, efficient wintering and a strong spring build-up. That rapid growth...

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How to Move a Bee Swarm into a Hive or Trap Safely
October 25, 2026
How to Move a Bee Swarm into a Hive or Trap Safely

A swarm is easier to collect once it has settled, not while it is flying. For catching a swarm of...

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🐝 Temporary Price Adjustment on Our 2 in 1 Poly Nucs
April 02, 2026

🐝 Temporary Price Adjustment on Our 2 in 1 Poly Nucs

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a sudden and significant shift in global costs, driven largely by the ongoing...

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New Building Project – Groundworks Underway (Part 1)
January 26, 2026

New Building Project – Groundworks Underway (Part 1)

Over the last few weeks we’ve been a bit quieter than usual across social media and updates – and for...

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Beekeeping Show 2026 – Show Pre-Orders Now Open 🐝
January 23, 2026

Beekeeping Show 2026 – Show Pre-Orders Now Open 🐝

We’re pleased to announce that show pre-orders are now open for The Beekeeping Show 2026, taking place at the Telford International...

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