Our bee inspector has issued a warning about colony starvation so please ensure that you urgently check your hives for stores and act appropriately. Also note, that with the weather warming up over the weekend, there is a high risk of swarming, so get in there asap and check your colonies before they fly away!! … Continue reading Warning!!
Feeding Bees and Starvation
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Starvation Risk
Just to remind all beekeepers that large growing colonies with little or no available forage and/or inclement weather, can quickly result in 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 you add extra frames of sealed … Continue reading Starvation Risk
Starvation and Foulbrood warning!
The BBKA has issued a warning to beekeepers to check their bees for starvation and European Foulbrood during this cold snap. Emergency feeding may be needed. It would be advisable to check the food levels by opening the hive and making a very quick observation of their store levels. It is also important to check … Continue reading Starvation and Foulbrood warning!
Fondant now available for PBKA members!
In light of the warning from the NBU with regard to starvation, the Association has now received an order of fondant for PBKA members @ £1.50 per kilo bag. If you would like to order some, please call Jeremy Percy on 07799 698568 or email jeremypercy@gmail.com
