advice from the national bee unit With the continued poor weather looking to persist through to the end of March, colonies may be starting to run out of food (if they haven’t already). It would be advisable to check the food levels by opening the hive and making a very quick observation on their store … Continue reading March 2013 Starvation Risk. Important Information about Colony Food Levels
Author: apiarymanager
Winter Losses
Many beekeepers are starting to find out how their bees have survived the winter, although the weather is still cold and starvation a possibility. At a Bee Farmers' Association meeting recently losses of 35% were being mentioned - mainly due it seems from poorly mated queens last summer. Presumably this meant too few bees going … Continue reading Winter Losses
Thorne Beekeeping Supplies – Convention Offers
Message from Thorne. The Welsh Beekeepers Convention and the BBKA Spring Convention are the next big dates on the calendar. The Welsh Show will be held at the Showground in Builth Wells on Saturday 23rd March. [my italics and emphasis, pbka websmaster] We are now offering the opportunity to pre-order any sale items for this event and details … Continue reading Thorne Beekeeping Supplies – Convention Offers
VMD Approve MAQS Beehive Strip
Press Release - February 27th 2013, MAQS® Beehive Strip has received registration in the United Kingdom for beekeeper’s use. It has received approval by VMD (Veterinary Medical Department). The beekeepers of the United Kingdom now have a new tool to combat the most serious threat to its honeybees, the Varroa destructor parasitic mite. Left untreated, Varroa mites will transmit … Continue reading VMD Approve MAQS Beehive Strip
