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Loch Ness Honey This is the current page fir Loch Ness Honey Company which got hacked in April 2026. Please use this page to contact us or phone us on 07796952908.

Many thanks MAC.

17/06/2026

New badge and ready to head to her new home in Peterhead tomorrow.

The extra pair of hands has made a difference over the last couple of weeks. He seems to be getting over the fear of th...
17/06/2026

The extra pair of hands has made a difference over the last couple of weeks. He seems to be getting over the fear of the bees and took a hit this afternoon with no tears. Only got him another week and then hopefully he will be back in August.

Don't think I can add anymore products to the range of stuff harvested from the hive
13/06/2026

Don't think I can add anymore products to the range of stuff harvested from the hive

So very late and having jarred up over 300 jars of honey, I finally arrived at the Portsoy Boat Festival. Ordinarily I ...
12/06/2026

So very late and having jarred up over 300 jars of honey, I finally arrived at the Portsoy Boat Festival. Ordinarily I would have arrived on Thursday but not this year as things have been running at 100mph.

Apparantly I have an issue with saying 'no' so today the phone spent most of the day on the kitchen table so I could make, boot polish, furniture polish, bald head polish, leather conditioner and tali balm. Sorry to the 23 missed calls but I was trying to prove a point!!

Anyway having arrived at Portsoy a day later than normal, which is considered 'out of character' (good old police chat) various phonecalls had been made to ascertain my whereabouts (phone on kitchen table 🤣🤣).

By 2000hrs I had dropped off bees, honey various wax products and I decided to head to the Shore Inn for a shandy, I didnt really want to go but it is tradition. As I sat at the bar I was greeted with an apology 'sorry I never made your classic truck run I went to America instead'.............All I wanted was a quiet shandy 🍻

Any how if your in around Portsoy over the next day or two you will find me in the food tent (which is free to get into this year) please come and say hello. PS Bee chat is not required!!

Its important to move your hives in a cool vehicle to avoid the bees overheating. Bit of overkill for one hive but it t...
09/06/2026

Its important to move your hives in a cool vehicle to avoid the bees overheating. Bit of overkill for one hive but it ticks the cool box 🤣🤣

Our winter vehicle storage is looking like it will be full for winter. Short term storage options are available up unt...
08/06/2026

Our winter vehicle storage is looking like it will be full for winter. Short term storage options are available up until October the 1st.

Minimum winter storage options are 1st October to 1st of April. Prices start from £65 per month.

Please contact us if you would like to be added to the waiting list.

Big cut out in Grantown. Paneling came off nice and easy the STOP. Regulator on thr beevac jammed on full power. One ...
01/06/2026

Big cut out in Grantown. Paneling came off nice and easy the STOP. Regulator on thr beevac jammed on full power. One thing you learn in beekeeping is to have patience and expect things to go wrong 🤣🤣

Of course i do have a spare regulator..........in a fafe place.

Treating Varroa Without Chemical StripsFor 5 years we have not used chemical strips to treat the parasitic mite varroa. ...
01/06/2026

Treating Varroa Without Chemical Strips

For 5 years we have not used chemical strips to treat the parasitic mite varroa. The reason for this was after in depth discussion with one of the manufacturers after noticing reduced mite drops but alcohol washes were high. This indicated a possible resistance but I questioned how critical the 15 degree constant temperature stated in the instructions were.

Varroa destructor remains the greatest threat to honey bee colonies and one of the biggest challenges to beekeepers. Failing to treat for varroa leads to a total colony collapse at around 3 years. Presented by empty hives (no dead bees) in the Spring.

One of the main limitations of strip-based treatments is that they rely heavily on bee movement within the hive. When temperatures fall below around 15°C, bees become less active and cluster more tightly, reducing contact with the strips and limiting the distribution of the active ingredient throughout the colony.

As a result, treatments applied during cooler weather may not achieve the level of mite control expected, allowing varroa populations to continue increasing. Repeated use of the same chemical products can also contribute to resistance developing within mite populations.

Alternative treatment methods can provide effective control without relying on strips. Oxalic acid vaporisation is widely used during broodless periods, as it targets phoretic mites living on adult bees. When timed correctly, it can achieve very high levels of mite mortality. Oxalic acid dribbling is another option, although it is generally used less frequently to avoid stressing colonies.

Good colony management also plays an important role. Regular monitoring through mite counts allows beekeepers to make informed decisions rather than treating blindly. Drone brood removal can help reduce mite numbers during the season, while creating brood breaks through queen caging or artificial swarming interrupts the varroa breeding cycle.

No single treatment offers a complete solution. The most successful approach combines monitoring, timely intervention and integrated pest management techniques. By reducing dependence on chemical strips, beekeepers can maintain healthier colonies and improve long-term varroa control.

While a lot of beekeepers blame weather on their losses vital vorra control is the first step to maintaining healthy be colonies.

Where is the time going? Tomorrow is the 1st of June. Bee season is a quarter done. Spent yesterday evening designing...
31/05/2026

Where is the time going? Tomorrow is the 1st of June. Bee season is a quarter done.

Spent yesterday evening designing some new product labels and came accross some old labels for products we made before my head injury. Going to be a busy 10 days ahead to get a load of stuff ready for Portsoy Boat Festival which is now less than 10 days away.

Bit of a quiet day today only 32 phonecalls (49 yesterday). Managed two urgent removals, one in Aviemore and the second ...
28/05/2026

Bit of a quiet day today only 32 phonecalls (49 yesterday). Managed two urgent removals, one in Aviemore and the second in Kiltarlity. The householder is a scaffolder by trade so I threw it myself 🤣🤣

I keep saying that if the bees get in for 24 hours the chances are they are in for good. Both colonies arrived yesterday afternoon and both had built 6 inches of comb, stacked with bee bread, nectar and eggs.

Kirkhill Community market tomorrow. Comb, runny and heather available along with the normal soaps and balms.

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