{"id":167,"date":"2018-07-30T04:54:59","date_gmt":"2018-07-30T03:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/?page_id=167"},"modified":"2025-11-14T17:28:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T17:28:12","slug":"articles-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/?page_id=167","title":{"rendered":"Articles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The following are a series of links to help you gain further knowledge on various bee and beekeeping subjects. They are often links to external web sites which Sevenoaks &amp; Tunbridge Wells Branch has no connection or affiliation with. We recommend you check information given on those web pages and considering searching alternative web pages to check and validate yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">NEW to BEEKEEPING?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/A-Guide-to-Getting-Started.pdf\">A Guide to Getting Started<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Beekeeping-FAQs-3.pdf\">Beekeeping FAQs&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Riverhead-New-Beekeepers-1st-Year-1.pdf\">Riverhead New Beekeepers 1st Year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC3mjpM6Av4bxbxps_Gh5YPw\">Beekeeping [How To Videos] by UoG Honey Bee Research Centre<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC8YBoHyePCFHsx0YXhplpyA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC8YBoHyePCFHsx0YXhplpyA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1613730018527000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFUSgc5gY2X2psB_KvPjnuTEMlE_g\">Medway BKA YouTube Channel [4 short instructional videos]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I6C9th9rO0U\">Inside the Colony &#8211; the full story from start to finish.&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Bee-Related-Videos-1.pdf\">Bee Related Videos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Collecting-a-Swarm-for-the-1st-Time.pdf\">Collecting a Swarm for the 1st Time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click on these local Suppliers of beekeeping equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: inherit;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.honey-bees-etc.co.uk\/buyequipment_hives.html\">Morris Beekeeping Yalding<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: inherit;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freemanharding.co.uk\/\">Freeman &amp; Harding &#8211; Honey Jars<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beekeepingsuppliesuk.com\/\">Beekeeping Supplies&nbsp;<\/a> are offering members 10% discount on BB Wear&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">INFORMATIVE SITES.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Aggessive-Bees.pdf\">Aggessive Bees<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalbeeunit.com\/index.cfm?pageid=167\">BeeBase<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dave-cushman.net\/bee\/newhome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Cushman&#8217;s Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PMA-BeesCodeofbestpractice-2019.pdf\">Bees &#8211; Code of best practice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Genetics.pdf\">Bee Genetics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Bees-Identification-Guide.pdf\">Bees &#8211; Identification Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bee-Life-Cycle.pdf\">Bee Life Cycle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x7cX2cjFunw\">Bees &#8211; Natural History<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6-tqiaPoS2U\">First 21 Day of a Bees Life<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheffieldbeekeepers.org.uk\/tools\/pollen-chart\/\">Interactive pollen-chart<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pollen-chart.pdf\">Pollen-chart of various plants<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Swarms-and-Law.pdf\">Swarms and Law<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">HIVES &amp; EQUIPMENT.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Setting-up-an-Apiary.pdf\">Apiary &#8211; &#8216;Setting Up&#8217;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Types-of-Beehive-1.pdf\">Beehive &#8211;&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Types-of-Beehive-1.pdf\">Types<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Bee-Natural-Cell-Size-1.pdf\">Bee Natural Cell Size<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bee-Vac.-Construction.pdf\">Bee-Vac. construction<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Creamed-Honey.pdf\">Creamed Honey<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Items-to-aid-beekeeping-courtecy-Brian-Wood.pdf\">Items to aid beekeeping [courtesy Brian Wood]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kPKflx_TCc0&amp;feature=youtu.be\">Hive No 1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=y09R7pxQnQQ\">Hive No 2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Many-Uses-of-a-Nucleus-Hive.pdf\"><strong>Many Uses of a Nucleus Hive<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Nucleus-Observation-Hive-Plans.pdf\">Nucleus Observation Hive Plans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Setting-up-an-Observation-Hive.pdf\">Observation Hive &#8211; &#8216;Setting up&#8217;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbeekeepers.org.uk\/downloads\/diy_open_mesh_floor-graham-white.pdf\">Open Mesh Floors &#8211; &#8216;How to Build&#8217;.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Products-of-the-hive.pdf\">Products of the hive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LQIf_sw1DsY&amp;feature=BFa&amp;list=PL0B9757A61F171844&amp;lf=results_main&amp;index=21\">Top Bar Hive Construction<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=821uVRAcZ1I&amp;feature=related\">Top Bar Hive &#8211; High Speed Action<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">PESTS &amp; DISEASES.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Asian-Hornet-Trap.pdf\">Asian Hornet Trap<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/badger-v-beehives.pdf\">Badger v Beehives<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/HoneyBeeDiseases.pdf\">Bee Diseases<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xSGa9DKraGA&amp;NR=1\">Bees Fighting Varroa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Neonicotinoid-treatment-Sugarbeet-Jan-2021.pdf\">Neonicotinoid treatment Sugarbeet Jan 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/neonics-letter-update-26-1-21.pdf\">Neonicotinoids letter update 26-1-21<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SmallHiveBeetle1401.pdf\">Small Hive Beetle [Fera article]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lapU_u0kA0c\">Small Hive Beetle Infestation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Natural-Beekeeping-QueenFrameTrapping.pdf\">Varroa treatment<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Natural-Beekeeping-QueenFrameTrapping.pdf\"> without Chemicals [<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Natural-Beekeeping-QueenFrameTrapping.pdf\">Queen Frame <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Natural-Beekeeping-QueenFrameTrapping.pdf\">Trapping]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">FEEDING &amp; MEDICATION.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Autumn-Winter-Feeds-1610.pdf\">Autumn &amp; Winter Feeds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Autumn-Winter-Feed.pdf\">Autumn &amp; Winter Feed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/To-Feed-or-not-to-Feed.pdf\">To Feed or not to Feed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Oxalic-Acid-Vaporiser.pdf\">Oxalic Acid Vaporiser<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Thymol-Recipe-1412.pdf\">Thymol Recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Varroa-Treatments.pdf\">Varroa + Treatments<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">ENVIRONMENT &amp; PLANTING.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bee-Friendly-Plants.pdf\">Bee Friendly Plants<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Garden-Plants-bees-favourites1.pdf\">Garden Plants &#8211; bees favourites1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Garden-Plants-bees-favourites2.pdf\">Garden Plants &#8211; bees favourites2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Garden-Plants-bees-favourites3.pdf\">Garden Plants &#8211; bees favourites3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Garden-Plants-bees-favourites4.pdf\">Garden Plants &#8211; bees favourites4<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Garden-Plants-bees-favourites5.pdf\">Garden Plants &#8211; bees favourites5<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">QUEEN RELATED TOPICS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/science-environment-53029218\">Queen <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/science-environment-53029218\">&nbsp;Honeybee <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/science-environment-53029218\">Duets<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/science-environment-53029218\"> Translated<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/science-environment-53029218\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Swarming-Prediction.pdf\">Swarming Predicting &#8211; Martin Bentcisk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8deP6Wq_i_w&amp;feature=related\">Breeding Hygenic Bees<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/QueenCellProceduresFeraArticle.pdf\">Queen Cell Procedures [Fera Article]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Finding-Marking-a-Queen.pdf\">Queens<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Finding-Marking-a-Queen.pdf\">&nbsp;&#8211; Finding, Marking<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Very-Simple-Queen-Rearing.pdf\">Queen Rearing<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Very-Simple-Queen-Rearing.pdf\">&nbsp;&#8211; Made Simple&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sSk_ev1eZec\">Queen Emerging<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">SWARMS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Demaree-Method-of-Swarm-Control.pdf\">Demaree Method of Swarm Control<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Swarm_Prevention_By_Demaree_Method.pdf\">Swarm_Prevention_By_Demaree_Method<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/swarm-collecting-housing.pdf\">Swarm Collecting Housing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Warre-Hives-making-new-splits.pdf\">Warre Hives &#8211; Swarm Control<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Swarming-Prediction.pdf\">Swarming Prediction<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">GENERAL.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AggressiveBees.pdf\">AggressiveBees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Honey-or-Bumble-Bees.pdf\">Honey or Bumble Bees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/danieljmarsh.wordpress.com\">Tales from the Beehive a Beekeepers blog<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenoaksbeekeepers.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PMA-BeesCodeofbestpractice-2019.pdf\">Bees &#8211; 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