The PBKA's new Pembrokeshire Beekeeping Centre at Scolton Manor was recently among the projects showcased at Environment Walesâ prestigious 20th anniversary event. A total of 20 projects were chosen as the initiative celebrates its 20th year of providing grants and developmental support to voluntary organisations within Wales. The projects were selected as they exemplify one of the four … Continue reading Environment Wales presentation to the PBKA
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BBKA Survey Highlights Poor Honey Harvest in 2012
The British Beekeepers' Association just issued this press release which confirms the poor harvest experienced by beekeepers in 2012.  The average harvest for BBKA Members in Wales* is reported as 9.8 lb per hive compared to 31.6 lb in 2011. * The sample size is not known for Wales.  Most of us keeping bees in Wales are members of … Continue reading BBKA Survey Highlights Poor Honey Harvest in 2012
The Bite of the Honey Bee
From the Vita Europe website "Researchers have discovered that honeybees can bite as well as sting and that the bite contains a natural anaesthetic. The anaesthetic may not only help honeybees fend off pests such as wax moth and the parasitic varroa mite, but it also has great potential for use in human medicine." Read … Continue reading The Bite of the Honey Bee
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Beeswax and Honey – Useful Guide to Temperatures
If you haven't already done so you are probably completing your honey harvest and may also have wax you've collected during the year ready to melt down. This article has useful information about how temperature and time impact on honey quality and also contains useful tips about melting wax. And a reminder about how members … Continue reading Beeswax and Honey – Useful Guide to Temperatures
