Author: apiarymanager

Asian Hornets – Message from Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA)

apiarymanager Bee Health, Hornets

This is to update you on Asian Hornet sightings in GB this year. So far in 2023 there have been 43 Asian hornet nests found in 36 locations – the majority of which are in Kent. More information, rolling updates and information on previous sightings can be found on the website of the National Bee Unit.

We would be grateful for your support in helping to raise awareness and encourage reporting of any further sightings. Alert posters and ID sheets are available to help, please see the Asian hornet alert page for details.

Any suspected sightings should ideally be reported with a photograph via the Asian hornet watch app or the online reporting form.  For more details on identification and reporting please visit the Asian hornet alert page.

GB Non-Native Species Secretariat

Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA)

Sand Hutton

York

YO41 1LZ

Today’s apiary meeting is still on!🐝

apiarymanager Events, PBKA, PBKA Apiary, PBKA Membership, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Training

Just to confirm that today’s (Sunday) apiary meeting will be on today for PBKA members at 2pm.

Due to the weather it is likely to be more of an end of season Q&A session (under cover) to discuss winterising options etc. However, the feeders on some hives will need topping up! So any help on that front would be appreciated.

Many thanks to all those who contacted me to advise their attendance or otherwise!

Best regards

Paul🐝

Weather update on Sunday’s end of season apiary meeting🐝

apiarymanager Education & Training, Events, PBKA, Training

The weather is looking poor tomorrow with a weather warning in force so hive activity other than topping up feeders likely to be limited. However, as it is the last meeting of the season and rather than cancel it totally, we thought we could do an end of season Q&A session to discuss end of season preps such as feeding, treating, over- wintering etc. In order that we can gauge numbers etc, perhaps you can let us know in the comments section below or email me on pbkaapiarymanager@live.co.uk if you are likely to come along!🐝