So while the topbar has been a bit of a novelty last year, the nationals have done terribly over the winter/spring. 1 dead and checking the other looks like its on the way out, no queen or eggs, and some withered wings. Topbar, however, with the hands off approach appears very strong, built out along the length of it and eggs.
Inspecting is still a faff with them though. How's it going Olly?
So while the topbar has been a bit of a novelty last year, the nationals have done terribly over the winter/spring. 1 dead and checking the other looks like its on the way out, no queen or eggs, and some withered wings. Topbar, however, with the hands off approach appears very strong, built out along the length of it and eggs.
Inspecting is still a faff with them though. How's it going Olly?