Prices paid for bees at today’s PBKA Auction of bees and equipment were as follows.

Bees on frames

2 frames brood – £88

3 frames brood – £125 to £140

4 frames brood – £150 to £175

5 frames brood – £155 to £190

8 frames brood – £205

bees in nucs or hives

Nat hives 4/5 frames brood – £200 to £240

Nuc with 2 1/2 frames brood – £150

WBC – 6 super frames brood – £205

WBC – 1/2 frame brood – £130