> What do others do make their hives identifiable if stolen?

Bullet point permanent marker - I put initials and date on every top bar - 
ink soaks into the wood and is sealed by the bees with a light covering of 
propolis.  I have some 7 years old that are still as clear as when they were 
first marked.

Essential to mark frames rather than hives.  Bees are worth more than boxes.
Best wishes

Peter Edwards
beekeepers at stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk
www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/

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