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2021 Training Courses for Beginners
Have you discovered a neglected or abandoned hive – report it here
For information on Bees and swarms
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to save you time and give you peace of mind
Queen Marking colours – The year 2020 will be Blue.
The international agreed colour code for years ending with the following numbers is as follows:-
1 or 6 = White: 2 or 7 = Yellow: 3 or 8 =Red:: 4 or 9 = Green:: 0 or 5 = Blue.
This can be remembered by the phrase Why You Rear Good Bees
