Please note that an order will be made shortly for Invertbee syrup at a discounted rate of £14 per can for PBKA members only. This syrup is ideal for winter feeding and is superior to sugar syrup. To order, please ring Jeremy Percy on 07799 698568 or email him at jeremypercy@gmail.com
Feeding Bees and Starvation
Colony stores shortage warning
Nectar flows have ceased and reports are coming in of bee colonies which are short of stores. It is also apparent that Wasps have been very populous in many areas and they too are desperate for nutrition so Beekeepers should be mindful of the need to protect hives from Wasp invasion particularly where feeding is taking place … Continue reading Colony stores shortage warning
Invertbee Syrup
Please note that as in previous years, an order will be made shortly by the association for Invertbee syrup at a discounted rate for PBKA members only. This syrup is ideal for winter feeding and superior to sugar syrup. For details and to make an order, please ring Jeremy Percy or email him at jeremypercy@gmail.com
Potential starvation risk!
Just to remind all beekeepers that the June gap can still happen and inclement weather, combined with large growing colonies and little or no available forage, 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 … Continue reading Potential starvation risk!
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