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Delivery
We despatch our items as soon as possible.
We try to despatch on the first working day after the item has been ordered.
Most items are sent second class or parcel post
If you need to have an item sent faster then please contact us for our express delivery options
Hives etc take 7 working days to make up
Information which we hope you will find useful
Varroa
This pest can be treated with thymol and oxalic acid
with the rise of the pyrethroid resistant mite (now prevalent over most of the UK)
Defra (Bee Unit) no longer recommend the use of the strips - we're just breeding resistant mites when using them
Download instructions about Thymol
Download instructions about using Oxalic Acid
Please note - we do not recommend using oxalic acid vaporisers - in our opinion they are extremely dangerous because of the risk of poisoning the beekeeper. Plus we know of some beekeepers who have managed to set fire to their hives killing all the varroa but also all their bees!
Assembling a hive
Download instructions about putting a hive together
Assembling a frame
Download instructions about assembling frames
Inserting a nucleus
Download instructions about inserting a nucleus