Bees over-wintering are mostly confined to their hives and this crowding together with the extended life of workers provides conditions for the build up of nosema spores in the abdomen. Find out more about Nosema on Beebase. We are running a nosema testing workshop on Saturday, April 9th starting at 9.30 and closing at about 3.00 pm. This … Continue reading Nosema testing April 9th 2011
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Site wanted near Cosheston for bees
Location wanted for four hives in the Cosheston area. Contact the Secretary secretarypbka@hotmail.com if you would like to offer a possible site.
Government asked to investigate insecticide impact
The Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman, will have to answer a question in the Commons from the former Home Office minister David Hanson about whether the Government will investigate if the effect of neonicotinoids on the grooming behaviour of bees is similar to its effect on termites. Full report in the Independent
Welsh Beekeepers’ Association 2011 Convention
The Welsh Beekeepers' Association 2011 Convention, is on Saturday 26th March and starts at 9.00am. Tea & coffee will be available from 8.30am. The location is Hafod-a-Hendre Hall, Royal Welsh Agricultural Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY. Admission for Adults is £8.00: Juniors (under 17) get in FREE! It will be a great day for … Continue reading Welsh Beekeepers’ Association 2011 Convention
PBKA 2011 Calendar and Information for Members
The programme for this year has been updated and an Information for Members sheet has been produced. Printed one on the reverse of the other and folded these make up an easy to refer to guide.
