Chris Welton and his colleague George Tonge, Bee Inspectors for Pembrokeshire, will be completing a full health inspection on the PBKA Scolton Apiary on Thursday 16th July. There are 5 spaces remaining for any PBKA members who wish to attend on the day. This is an opportunity for all beekeepers, but in particular, new beekeepers, … Continue reading Free to PBKA Members!🐝
Busy apiary session!🐝
On a very warm afternoon earlier today, we had a successful apiary training meeting. We checked supers and added more as needed. We double-brooded a strong nuc, in order to make a split in a week or two and from this nuc, used a frame of eggs to check hives for the presence of a … Continue reading Busy apiary session!🐝
Fire Risk Warning!
Please note that apart from the odd bit of rain, the warm and dry conditions are likely to continue. Therefore, please be careful if you are working your hives, especially with your smokers, and ensure that you do not drop any sparks or embers as there will be a heightened fire risk due to the … Continue reading Fire Risk Warning!
Advice if you think you have a Swarm of Honey Bees🐝
Honey Bees can swarm at any time from roughly mid-April to August. A swarm of bees can be a daunting sight, but swarming bees rarely sting: their objective is to find a new home as soon as possible. PLEASE NOTE: Ensure that what you have found are Honey Bees and NOT Bumble Bees or Wasps, … Continue reading Advice if you think you have a Swarm of Honey Bees🐝
Wasps and Asian Hornets!
Hi fellow beekeepers, bees are going flat out right now so have an extra super ready in case you need it. The wasps are starting to appear now so you should consider reducing the entrance size to your hive. It is also a good time to be on the lookout for the Asian Hornet, remember, … Continue reading Wasps and Asian Hornets!
Next ‘Apiary Training Session – Sunday 12th July at 2pm!
Just to advise that the next apiary meeting is this Sunday 12th July 2026 at the Woodland Apiary, Scolton Manor commencing at 2pm promptly. Programme: We'll check for full supers ready to clear, add clearer boards and add more supers as necessary. Also check to see if virgin queens in hives have mated and if … Continue reading Next ‘Apiary Training Session – Sunday 12th July at 2pm!
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