PBKA AGM – Wednesday 24th January 2018

January 14, 2018January 14, 2018 apiarymanager PBKA

Would all PBKA members please note that the Annual General Meeting this year will be held on Wednesday 24th January, at Haverfordwest Cricket Club, to commence promptly at 7.30pm. The Agenda and Minutes of the previous meeting have already been sent out to members with the Winter newsletter. Spare copies will be available if required … Continue reading PBKA AGM – Wednesday 24th January 2018

PBKA Membership for 2018

January 11, 2018January 14, 2018 apiarymanager PBKA

Attached is the 2018 PBKA Membership Form. If you would like to join the PBKA, please complete the form and send it, together with a cheque for the required amount, to our Membership Secretary asap, or bring it along to the PBKA AGM at Haverfordwest Cricket Club on Wednesday 24th January at 7.30pm.

Fondant

January 6, 2018January 14, 2018 apiarymanager Feeding Bees and Starvation, PBKA

Fondant is ideal for feeding to colonies in the winter if stores are low. Would PBKA members please note that the association now has fondant available for sale at a discounted price. Please contact the Chairman, Jeremy Percy, for details.

Stores and Varroa

January 1, 2018January 14, 2018 apiarymanager Feeding Bees and Starvation, PBKA, Varroa

In some areas beekeepers have reported shortages of food stores in their hives. It is advised therefore that you check your colonies have adequate stores and add supplements if required. With the weather being quite variable, fondant is the best option rather than liquid feed. This is also a good time to check for Varroa … Continue reading Stores and Varroa