I woke to see that we had had a light dusting of snow overnight ... and I mean a light dusting ... a few flakes is probably a more accurate description. It was also bloody cold!
I wasn't exactly rushed off my feet today, but I did start preparing for a couple of upcoming jobs.
I got the Honda wheeled inside a Vac Bag, and I will get her sealed up as soon as the moisture absorbing crystals arrive for the dehumidifying packs.
Having re-read that sentence, it all sounds so straightforward.
In reality, it involves wrestling a 185kg motorcycle into a large plastic bag, whilst ensuring that the side stand doesn't puncture the bag. One also needs to ensure that there is sufficient bag at the back of the bike, so that it can be scrunched together and sealed with a large cable tie.
It is a bit of a faff, but it can be done solo.
Whilst I was in the garage, I also connected a spare car battery to the charger. This is needed to provide the power to vaporise oxalic acid crystals.
By this point you may be wondering what the hell I am rattling on about? It is time for the hives to be given their Winter varroa treatment. At this time of year, my preference is to treat each colony with oxalic acid vapour. It is harmless to the bees, but deadly to the Varroa mites.
Having got the battery on charge, I headed to the store room and assembled the other items that will be needed.
I now need to pick a day and commit to the task ... it does involve lying on cold ground to get the hives prepared for the treatment and it can also be a bit of a faff.
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