Following a spate of bee thefts in North Wales; Vice Chairman of the PBKA, Paul Eades, was asked by the BBC to give an interview about the problem. This can be seen this evening on BBC Wales, on the 'Wales Today' TV news programme at 6.30pm.
Author: apiarymanager
Colony Starvation
Nectar flows have ceased and reports are coming in of bee colonies which are short of stores. It is also apparent that Wasps have been very populous in many areas and they too are desperate for nutrition so Beekeepers should be mindful of the need to protect hives from Wasp invasion particularly where feeding is taking place … Continue reading Colony Starvation
Tom Pegg – Chairman
It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that our Chairman, Tom Pegg, has passed away following a long illness. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and sympathy go out to Barbara and the family at this very sad time. The funeral will be at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth on Monday 10th August at 2.30pm. … Continue reading Tom Pegg – Chairman
Free bees!
We have been advised that a colony of bees in a top bar hive is immediately available free of charge to whoever would like to pick them up. For details please contact Gordon on 07815 689447.
MAQS and Invertbee Syrup order – Closing date Friday 7th August
We will shortly be ordering MAQS strips for the autumn Varroa treatment and Invertbee syrup for the winter feed. If any PBKA members are interested in purchasing MAQS strips and/or Invertbee syrup through the association, please contact Paul Eades, the Apiary Manager on pbkaapiarymanager@live.co.uk by Friday 7th August at the very latest. Please note that this offer is strictly open … Continue reading MAQS and Invertbee Syrup order – Closing date Friday 7th August
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 