About 30 per cent of British cropland – 3.14 million acres – was being treated with neonicotinoid chemicals in 2010. Reports published in the journal Science on March 29th from British and French scientists, and extensively reported in the UK press today, confirm that both honey bees and bumble bees are seriously harmed by exposure to neonicotinoid … Continue reading Neoticotinoid Insecticide Poisoning – The Evidence Grows
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Seasonal Bee Inspector Vacancy
The National Bee Unit are recruiting a Seasonal Bee Inspector for South Wales - don't worry Ceri Morgan will still be covering Pembrokeshire. Find out more on the FERA vacancy page. Closing date is 2nd April 2012.
WBKA Convention
A reminder that the Welsh Beekeepers' Association Convention is taking place this coming Saturday (March 24th) at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells (directions). Get there early to pick up a bargain at the trade stands and then attend one of the talks. More Details of the 2012 Convention
Spring Checks Best Practice
As the season starts and the bees become active again it is important for beekeepers to carry out their first spring checks to assess how the colonies have overwintered and to prepare them for the coming season. The 'Spring Checks' leaflet provides best practice guidance for beekeepers carrying out these checks. For further Advisory Leaflets … Continue reading Spring Checks Best Practice
Plants for Bees
We often get asked to suggest plants which will be good for bees and with spring easing its way in it is a good time to think about making a bee, and other insect, friendly garden. The British Beekeepers' Association have a comprehensive, 20 page, list on their website in pdf format which should provide … Continue reading Plants for Bees
