I'm not a massive fan of the furry little sods either, but such is the plight of a beekeepers assistant. That picture was taken mid swarm collection, to be honest I'd have probably had a fit if they'd landed on me.....
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I have to admit if and when i eventually get my smallholding, i'll be having some bee hives on it. Mostly to help the local population but also for a little bit of honey. My wife and i have already said we'd have some bit of land dedicated to wild flowers for the insects.
It's quite fun planning where to put these sort of things (depending on how much land i get) and how they will interact with my veggies, willow plantation and animals. There is a good local bee association up here for any advice i need so i'll be heading over to them way before i take the plunge.Comment
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Just strimmed round the hives in the garden, no interest from all bar one, (who I'd forgotten about! Well, they're the latest swarm in the garden, so could have an excuse, all the ones since then have gone to the out apiaries) even then, it was just a couple landing on the face shield, letting me know that I was in front of the entrance, and they couldn't get in - when I hear of bee keepers being followed down the garden and stung, or those who have to wear their suits just to cut the grass, I'm surprised that I can 'get away' with what I do! By the way, there's only 7 colonies in the garden, the other 8 are all at the two out apiaries.Comment
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The Bee is such an important insect, glad that they take this damned Hornet so seriously in Guernsey and Jersey. Are we as well organised here Gerry ?Comment
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Not yet, but so far, I think that there's only been two or three spotted on the mainland (all on the South coast), which were dealt with quicklyComment
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That's reassuring to know.Comment
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