Scientists in Poland led by Prof Michal Woyciechowski from the Institute of Environmental Sciences at Jagiellonian University in Poland have studied post-swarm bee colonies to understand how workers react to a change in queen. They discovered that when a daughter replaces her mother as head of the colony, some worker bees reproduce [become laying workers] instead … Continue reading Rebel Bees – Or Not!
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Starvation Risk – Advice from the National Bee Unit
With the on-going poor weather, there is a real risk of bee colonies starving. "Please check for stores in the colony and if in any doubt feed your bees. You should feed with either a fondant or a thin syrup [PBKA feed mix ready reckoner]. Further information on feeding bees can be found in Best … Continue reading Starvation Risk – Advice from the National Bee Unit
Vita Europe Newsletter – April 2012
The April 2012 Vita Newsletter is available to download. It is a four-page pdf that you can print if you wish. It contains news about Vita's R&D including the latest in the varroa control research, and beekeeping in Turkey - the second largest honey produced in the world I learn. Vita hope you enjoy it … Continue reading Vita Europe Newsletter – April 2012
First new pictures from the ‘hivecam’ at Scolton Manor
Click on this link to see the first video clips of bees working inside a hive at the Pine Tree Apiary! This is a first for the PBKA and Scolton Manor and has been funded with grants from Environment Wales and the Prince’s Countryside Fund. More to come soon!
Protected: Site for Bees – Narberth
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