Author: apiarymanager

First Pictures of the New Apiary at Scolton Manor

apiarymanager PBKA Apiary, Scolton Beekeeping Centre

Here are the first pictures of the new Pine Tree Apiary at Scolton Manor and Phase 2 of the Pembrokeshire Beekeeping Centre project, funded with a grant from Environment Wales. The middle hive is complete with  'hive cams' which are displayed on monitors inside the stable block and also recorded as part of the overall CCTV security system, … Continue reading First Pictures of the New Apiary at Scolton Manor

Nosema Testing Workshop April 15 2012

apiarymanager Bee Health, Nosema

Nosema can build up in overwintering colonies and to cause early death of bees. Members are reminded to bring along a sample of bees from each hive to the Picton Community Centre, Haverfordwest on Sunday April 15th between 2.00 pm and 5.00 pm to test them for nosema.  The Association's new microscopes will be on display and … Continue reading Nosema Testing Workshop April 15 2012

Neoticotinoid Insecticide Poisoning – The Evidence Grows

apiarymanager Bee Health, Neonicotinoids

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

WBKA Convention

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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