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
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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
Protected: Annual Apiary Manager’s Report 2012
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Fumidil® B – Details of Withdrawal
Those of you who were at the AGM to hear Frank Gellatly or who have read this month's edition of Bee Craft will be aware that Fumidil® B, which was the only recognised treatment for nosema, is being withdrawn from the UK following a decision by the Veterinary Medicines Directive (VMD). This brings the UK … Continue reading Fumidil® B – Details of Withdrawal
Waitrose supporting beekeeping in Pembrokeshire!
Following our successful funding application from the Prince's Countryside Fund, Waitrose put the project on the front page of their 'Waitrose Weekend' magazine this week. See Waitrose Weekend for details!
