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!
Nucs of bees for sale!π
After a delay due to the inclement early June weather, I hope to have a few 5 frame 2026 nucs available within the next 7 to 10 days. For further details and to book one please contact David Moore on 07817 433808 (call or Whatsapp) or email djmrockwood@gmail.com.
Advice if you think you have a Swarm of Honey Beesπ
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 Beesπ
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Queens and Queen Problems webinar – 23rd July
You are invited to register for a Zoom webinar! When: Jul 23, 2026 7:30 PM London Topic:Β Queens and Queen Problems with Jane Medwell Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OG4fgcESQZCgfoxuEF3AXQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The queen is blamed for almost everything in a beehive. … Continue reading Queens and Queen Problems webinar – 23rd July
Another busy apiary session!π
Another busy Scolton apiary session on Sunday. Thanks to everyone who attended especially to new beeks Ryan, Peter and Beka, and to our capable trainers John, Linda, Lesley and Aisha. The usual inspections found some hives just getting on with being bees, building nicely and bringing in nectar. We also made up a couple of … Continue reading Another busy apiary session!π