Episode Description
In this week's Podcast: We’ve had some sunny weather for a change, I’ve been able to get out to an Apiary full of nucleus colonies. So this week, as promised, my take on what to look out for if you’re thinking of buying a nucleus colony for the start of the new season.
Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 379 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
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Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances
Beekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026
Some of my Favourite Microscopy Books:
Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy Hodges
Rex Sawyer's Pollen Identification
Pollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret Adams
The Pollen Landscape by Joss Bartlett
Pollen Microscopy by Norman Chapman
The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE
Bee Aware Varroa Information can be found HERE
Thorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive
Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here
The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon
The Beekeeper's Dictionary website
Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here
Asian Hornet book by Sarah Bunker
The Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew Durham
Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning
Stainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.
Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.
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