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RE: Honeybees - Small chilli - 08-10-2023
(08-10-2023, 11:48 AM)Veggie Wrote: That is sad. You would hope for better from beekeepers.That must of been an absolute horrendous thing to have to watch your hive go up in flames. Heartbreaking
We had to treat our bees for varroa but it was European Foul Brood that was the worst. Two of our hives had to be destroyed by order of the Bee Inspector. It was heart breaking to watch - an after dark pouring of petrol and setting fire to the whole lot, hive, bees, honey, everything. Given that my husband had become allergic to the stings, we declared an end to our beekeeping then. We gave away our infection free colony and all of the equipment although I still have a hat and veil and gloves in case I have to deal with a swarm or wasps.
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