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WHAT ABOUT BEING STUNG?
(Yes this can be quite painful - but usually brief) For most people, the stings are not life threatening and can be painful for a few seconds to hours and itchy for a few days. However, a few unlucky people suffer severe allergic reactions to bee stings and on rare occasions these can be severe enough to require medical treatment. For beginners, we would recommend that they wear protective clothing when inspecting active beehives. Please note that the person in the picture is being deliberately stung in a bee-venom therapy session being carried out in Japan! Please don't try this at home! For further information about bee stings please read the article by RN: Nola McGann, on our Weekly Chatter page. |
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IS BEEKEEPING A TIME CONSUMING HOBBY?
(not really so doesn't fall into the 'painful' category)
Compared to most other creatures we farm for food, bees practically look after themselves. The beekeeper does play a vital role. It is principally to inspect the hive on a regular basis to ensure that the colony is in good shape; that is, it has a queen and that she is laying eggs, the hive has enough honey to support the bee population and the hive is free from disease. The amount of time spent by beekeepers depends on the season. Beekeeping in the warmer months requires more of the beekeepers time.
(not really so doesn't fall into the 'painful' category)
Compared to most other creatures we farm for food, bees practically look after themselves. The beekeeper does play a vital role. It is principally to inspect the hive on a regular basis to ensure that the colony is in good shape; that is, it has a queen and that she is laying eggs, the hive has enough honey to support the bee population and the hive is free from disease. The amount of time spent by beekeepers depends on the season. Beekeeping in the warmer months requires more of the beekeepers time.
FINDING THE QUEEN
(sometimes this is a real pain in the neck, but we have lots of options)
She can be very elusive and snappy getting around the hive and there are times when you really have to find her. Whether is be to dispatch her in order to introduce another queen or simply to be sure that the hive has a queen, here are some tips to help you locate HRH.
Read the pdf HERE
(sometimes this is a real pain in the neck, but we have lots of options)
She can be very elusive and snappy getting around the hive and there are times when you really have to find her. Whether is be to dispatch her in order to introduce another queen or simply to be sure that the hive has a queen, here are some tips to help you locate HRH.
Read the pdf HERE