I am sure that's true. Breed from the best and more importantly, cull any queens which head colonies showings signs of aggression.Originally Posted by Calum
Roger Patterson said he was able to make a massive improvement in the local stock in Sussex in just a couple of years.
The problem is, you can not do this on your own and it involves getting together with the other local beekeepers.
Germany seems to be very well organised about continuous improvement of the Carnica race whereas in most parts of the UK it is a free for all.
The demonstrator in the videos is a really good handler and works quickly but without any sudden movements.
The advice of 'don't try this at home' probably applies re. the lack of a veil.
A couple of years ago I opened a colony and had a couple of frames out when I got stung on the nose.
That was the point I realised that my veil was still sitting on the lid of the hive next door so I got it on pretty sharpish.
Some of the Galtee AMM bees are very docile as seen by the safety gear of the demonstrator here.
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