Articles
Spring of swarms – how to safely capture a bee swarm.
Expert advice from Ecrotek – the gear, methods and tips you need to safely capture and relocate a swarm of bees.
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Starting Beekeeping
Whether you want 1 or 1000 hives, beekeeping can be a hugely rewarding hobby. Beehives take time; they need to be managed carefully...
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The trouble with tutin
Honey seems so natural and wholesome that it’s difficult to imagine it causing harm. But if your honey is contaminated with another natural substance – tutin – it can be toxic to humans, causing nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and even death.
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Tips for a Bee Friendly Garden
When we hear about bees most of us think of honeybees (Apis mellifera) but there are many more bees around us.
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Your Summer Beekeeping Checklist
Preparations, inspections and key jobs to remember
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