Hi everyone, just a quick note on our European hornet, these are much bigger than a wasp but they do have a striped yellow and black rear, the thorax (or shoulder area) is brown and their head is yellow. I noticed an increase in sightings of the hornet in 2023. This year I am seeing … Continue reading Asian Hornet update!
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WBKA stewards wanted!
Dear Beekeeper, Stewards are sought for the WBKA stand at the Royal Welsh Show, July 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th. Each stewarding slot gains you free entry to the show. If you are willing to steward please respond to convention@wbka.com stating which day(s) you are able to support and whether you can be there early to cover the … Continue reading WBKA stewards wanted!
Starvation warning from WBKA!
Dear Beekeepers Our Regional Bee Inspector, Dan Baxter has asked me to forward the article below on starving bees to all contacts in Wales. With the cooler temperatures and inclement weather starvation is being observed across Wales by the inspectorate and supplementary feeding may be recommended to minimise colony losses. I am also getting reports … Continue reading Starvation warning from WBKA!
June gap -starvation risk
Just to remind all beekeepers, that the June gap has arrived and large growing colonies and nucs etc. with little or no available forage, can quickly suffer from a shortage of stores. So be sure to check that your bees have enough food, especially if you have taken off any spring honey. Note that if … Continue reading June gap -starvation risk
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