Register now! Dan grew up with beekeeping around him, earning pocket money by clipping and marking queens. Having spent 15 years working in large companies, he returned to the family beekeeping business in Devon in 2005, and with his father expanded the business and built a brand new Honey Farm as the centre of … Continue reading Reminder: Simple Queen Rearing with Dan Basterfield Thu, Apr 24, 2025 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM BST
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Advice if you think you have a Swarm of Honey Bees🐝
Honey Bees can swarm at any time from roughly mid-April to August. A swarm of bees can be a daunting sight, but swarming bees rarely sting: their objective is to find a new home as soon as possible. PLEASE NOTE: Ensure that what you have found are Honey Bees and NOT Bumble Bees or Wasps, … Continue reading Advice if you think you have a Swarm of Honey Bees🐝
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Fire Risks!
Hi fellow beekeepers I am watching the Preseli mountain burn away and thought this a good time to suggest you take extra care when lighting your smoker or putting it down. It is too easy to start an accidental fire while everywhere is so dry. I take a stainless steel bucket with me and put … Continue reading Fire Risks!
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 