PBKA Membership for 2025

October 4, 2024December 30, 2024 apiarymanager PBKA

Please note that PBKA membership renewals, are now available and will be valid until 31st December 2025. New PBKA memberships for 2025, will be available from 1st January 2025. Note that all memberships will now be for a 'Single Paid Person' only and previously available categories such as 'Partner', previously attached to some full PBKA … Continue reading PBKA Membership for 2025

Wildlife experts warn of ‘Butterfly Emergency’

October 1, 2024March 10, 2025 apiarymanager Books and Magazines, Environment, PBKA, Stories of Interest

Butterfly Conservation slams "obsession with tidiness" in British gardens and green spaces that is "just really bad for nature", after the public counted record low butterfly numbers this summer. But that's not the only reason the insects are declining, it said. See here for details!

Asian Hornet nest!

September 29, 2024March 10, 2025 apiarymanager Education & Training, Hornets, National Bee Unit, Pests, Stories of Interest

Wow! Check out the news channels......an Asian Hornet's nest has been discovered in Southampton, estimated to hold about 3000 insects! This is a worry, it demonstrates the Asian Hornet populations are spreading west. Please continue to be vigilant and report suspected sightings to me Peter Kirkup, Asian Hornet Co-ordinator; the PBKA's Apiary Manager, Paul Eades, … Continue reading Asian Hornet nest!