Category: Beekeeping Information
Adapted Queen Rearing Method
The following article is from Glyn Davies’ notes on the Donald Sims adaptation of Miller Queen Rearing Method This year I wanted to try a different system of queen rearing; one that did not...
Spring Colony Split
The object is to create increase and control swarming. Select a strong, good quality colony (a marked queen will make the job easier). Feed early to stimulate growth (further feed will be needed). An...
Making Heavy Syrup
Making up heavy syrup, sometimes referred to as 2:1 or winter syrup, is not at all difficult. Many will know the 2 lb of sugar to 1 pt of water recipe, which in modern...
Beekeeping Timetable
We are lucky to have Glyn Davies as a member of the Torbay branch, some years ago Glyn produced a beekeeping timetable detailing the yearly schedule for beekeepers in Devon. The timetable includes among...
Labelling Advice
General Honey Labelling Advice The word “honey” is required. When packed in quantities exceeding 50g may only be packed in prescribed quantities of 57g(2oz), 113g (4oz), 227g (8oz), 340g (12oz), 454g(1lb) or multiples of 454g(1lb)....
Queen Marking Colours
The international queen marking colours code was created to allow beekeepers to mark their queens using a code which all other beekeepers, wherever they were in the world, would understand. The colours are used...
