The large-scale, long-term decline in wild bees across England has been linked to the use of neonicotinoid insecticides by a new study.
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Advice to new beekeepers
Starting beekeeping can be quite daunting, what with getting the right equipment and of course the right bees and it is so easy to get it wrong! We therefore recommend that if you are thinking about starting up beekeeping you contact us in the first instance before making any purchases. So if you require advice, … Continue reading Advice to new beekeepers
Protected: Revised PBKA Calendar
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Basic Assessment training Thursday 14th July
A reminder to all of the candidates for the WBKA Basic Assessment, that there will be a training session at 'The Georges', 24 Market St, Haverfordwest, SA61 1NH, at 7pm this Thursday 14th July. Please ensure that you arrive in good time in order that we can start promptly and make the best use of the … Continue reading Basic Assessment training Thursday 14th July
Starvation Warning from the National Bee Unit
Beekeepers may wish to monitor their colony food levels closely over the next month as many colonies, particularly those which are strong and had their spring honey crop removed, will be at risk of starving. In some parts of the UK, the weather is still cold and foraging opportunities for large colonies are few and … Continue reading Starvation Warning from the National Bee Unit