Hornets

Cyfres Webinar – Vespa Velutina / Cacynen Melyngoes Dydd Iau, Medi 24ain, 2026 7:30pm

apiarymanager Events, Hornets, PBKA, WBKA

Fe’ch gwahoddir i ymuno â ni ar gyfer ein gweminar nesaf:  Vespa Velutina / Cacynen Melyngoes gyda Catherine a Gwenllian. Mae pob gwenynwr yn ymwybodol o her y Gacynen Melyngoes. Dewch i brofi a diweddaru’ch gwybodaeth yng ngweminar cyntaf  Gwenynwyr Cymru drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg. Fel arfer, mae’r weminar hon yn agored i bawb ac mae modd … Continue reading Cyfres Webinar – Vespa Velutina / Cacynen Melyngoes Dydd Iau, Medi 24ain, 2026 7:30pm

Wasps and Asian Hornets!

apiarymanager Bee Health, Hornets, PBKA, Pests

Hi fellow beekeepers, bees are going flat out right now so have an extra super ready in case you need it. The wasps are starting to appear now so you should consider reducing the entrance size to your hive. It is also a good time to be on the lookout for the Asian Hornet, remember, … Continue reading Wasps and Asian Hornets!

Free to PBKA Members!🐝

apiarymanager Bee Health, Education & Training, Events, Foul Brood Diseases, Hornets, National Bee Unit, Neonicotinoids, Nosema, PBKA, PBKA Apiary, Pests, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Starting Beekeeping, Training, Varroa

Chris Welton and his colleague George Tonge, Bee Inspectors for Pembrokeshire, will be completing a full health inspection on the PBKA Scolton Apiary on Thursday 16th July. There are 5 spaces remaining for any PBKA members who wish to attend on the day. This is an opportunity for all beekeepers, but in particular, new beekeepers, … Continue reading Free to PBKA Members!🐝

Possible reasons for winter losses!🐝

apiarymanager Bee Health, Feeding Bees and Starvation, Foul Brood Diseases, Hornets, Neonicotinoids, Nosema, PBKA, Pests, Varroa

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!🐝