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Feeding Bees and Starvation

Starvation risk warning!

January 14, 2024February 18, 2024 apiarymanager Bee Health, Feeding Bees and Starvation, PBKA, Varroa

Just to advise beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores (especially nucs), particularly if you didn't give yours a full winter feed at the end of last season. So give your hives a heft and if needed, give them some fondant or candy (not liquid feed!) and recheck regularly! This is also a good … Continue reading Starvation risk warning!

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Invertbee feed for sale! 🐝

September 9, 2023March 10, 2025 apiarymanager Feeding Bees and Starvation, For Sale

A limited amount of Invertbee feed is now available for sale. An excellent high quality feed for over-wintering bees at a special price of only £20.50 per 14kg can. For further details or to order, please contact Anthony Jenner on 07807 996448

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August 9, 2023 apiarymanager Bee Health, Equipment, Feeding Bees and Starvation, For Sale, Honey Jars and Labels, PBKA

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Starvation warning!

August 9, 2023August 17, 2023 apiarymanager Feeding Bees and Starvation

With the poor weather over recent weeks, and with a return to unsettled weather forecast after these few days of improvement, please check that your colonies have sufficient food. We have seen reports of colony starvation and have heard of several colonies where the queen has been taken off lay due to inadequate supplies. Winter … Continue reading Starvation warning!

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July 27, 2023 apiarymanager Bee Health, Equipment, Feeding Bees and Starvation, For Sale, Honey Jars and Labels, PBKA

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