From: RSBrenchley@aol.com
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 04:40:11 EST
To: BiologicalBeekeeping@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: slugs

> They're actually on TWO pallets. That's why I was surprised I had so many
> slugs!
> What are breeze blocks? I will raise the hives up higher this spring, in
> hopes of keeping the slimy critters out!

You really do have a nasty wet climate! I thought I was badly off last
winter when I had to leave the digging for three months due to waterlogging.
How strong are your colonies? Could they be too weak to keep the slugs at
bay? I've had the odd one or two in a hive when I used solid bottom boards;
have you tried OMF's?

A breeze block is a concrete block used for building. They're easily
available in the UK at no cost (we use brick and concrete for most buildings,
I think you use a lot more wood in the States?) and two on edge on a
two-foot-square concrete slab make a good makeshift hive stand, about nine
inches or so high. It's not ideal since it would save my back if I raised the
hives another six inches or so.

Regards,

Robert Brenchley