Carmarthenshire Beekeepers' Association (CBKA) is one of the associations hosting the National Bee Unit's Disease and Comb workshops this season. We have received an invitation from the CBKA for PBKA members to come along to their venue and take part in the workshop. The workshops will give detailed insights on the notifiable diseases, American Foul Brood and European … Continue reading National Bee Unit’s Disease and Comb Workshop
Foul Brood Diseases
American Foul Brood – June 2011
American Foul Brood (AFB) is a deadly and notifiable honey bee disease. AFB has recently been confirmed at four locations in Pembrokeshire: Burton, Clynderwen, near Tenby and Llangwm. In some of the hives affected only one cell showed symptoms. We advise all beekeepers in Pembrokeshire to carry out the following precautions urgently: Be aware of … Continue reading American Foul Brood – June 2011