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Dotty
20-04-2016, 02:58 PM
We have an old wooden beehive in our orchard that has not been used in many years. However today I noticed that there are a lot of bees in and around it. I am quite happy to keep and care for them, go on a course etc, etc but I need help now as I have no idea what if anything needs to be done for them at the moment. Any advice please? We are near Laurieston in Dumfries and Galloway. Thanks.

Mellifera Crofter
20-04-2016, 05:24 PM
That sounds as though the bees have found, or are contemplating, a good home, Dotty. Look on the SBA website for the nearest beekeeping association to you. They have a clickable map here (https://www.scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/about/affiliated-beekeeping-associations).

Kitta

Dotty
20-04-2016, 09:42 PM
Thanks for that. I have looked them up and the nearest is Dumfries thanks

Neils
21-04-2016, 08:04 PM
Dotty,

To follow on from Kitta's advice, in the first instance it might be worth asking if one of the members can come and have a look at the situation. As admirable as the intent is, it's not a trivial undertaking to being beekeeping and it might at least be worth establishing at the moment whether there is actually a colony in there to look after.

If the potential is enough of a catalyst to spark your interest though then grab the opportunity :)

The Drone Ranger
22-04-2016, 10:34 AM
Hi Dotty
2669
This book is a nice read and a good introduction to beekeeping
You can get it online lots of places
It doesn't cover diseases and pests
For that I would go to http://www.nationalbeeunit.com/index.cfm?sectionid=24
That way the info is up to date and free