Thanks to Andrew Martin for alerting us to a good documentary on honey bees this week with some interesting research into orientation flights etc. There are two episodes, here's the link to Episode One: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04b3k05/hive-alive-episode-1 Episode Two is at http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04bwmjg Both programmes can be viewed via @bbciplayer.
Author: apiarymanager
Next Scolton Apiary Meeting
Just to remind members that the next apiary meeting for improvers at Scolton will be on Sunday 30th July, commencing at 2pm.
Urgent warning!
Would PBKA members please note that there have been outbreaks of AFB and EFB in the Tenby/Narberth area. We have been advised to direct you to the National Bee Unit (NBU) factsheetApiary_Hygiene_and_Quarantine for your information and action. Also âFoulbrood Disease of Honey Bees and other common brood disordersâ has a lot of information on biosecurity and … Continue reading Urgent warning!
Honey jars for sale
David Tinker, has new 1 lb honey jars with lids for sale. Collect from Pembroke Dock. For details contact David on 01646 684708.
Honey Survey
Calling all beekeepers! If you'd like to find out what your bees are feeding on, please send Laura Jones a sample of your honey. Here's how: https://botanicgarden.wales/science/saving-pollinators/2017-honey-survey/
