We have had reports of significant Honey Bee losses this winter. This can be for a variety of reasons including starvation, queen failure, undiagnosed/untreated disease, mite infestation, pesticides and of course, inclement weather. Beekeepers may find the attached from the NBU of interest and perhaps act as a timely reminder to keep their eye on … Continue reading Possible reasons for winter losses!🐝
Foul Brood Diseases
Bee treatments and the recording of veterinary medicines
Beekeepers should regularly check their bees for signs of disease and infestations. Now is a good time to check and treat for Varroa, before Winter feeding commences. There are numerous permitted treatments available and you are required to keep records of treatment given. See below the advice given by the National Bee Unit (NBU). Record … Continue reading Bee treatments and the recording of veterinary medicines
NBU Fact Sheets
Please find attached links to the recently updated NBU factsheets that you may be interested in distributing in your newsletters etc to your members. Small Hive beetle advisory leaflet: This leaflet details the biology and impact of the invasive small hive beetle and provides guidance on how to identify and monitor for the presence of the … Continue reading NBU Fact Sheets
Message from the Regional Bee Inspector for Wales
Dear Beekeeper and association member, We all know that this season has been a particularly busy one for swarms – it certainly has been in the area I live in south Wales and across the board from the reports I get. Please can I ask those of you who are swarm collectors to make yourselves aware … Continue reading Message from the Regional Bee Inspector for Wales
Protected: Spring Hive Inspections!
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Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 