Hornets

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!🐝

Asian Hornet Update – 5th November 2025

apiarymanager Hornets, PBKA

Hi again everyone, I urge you to visit the British Beekeepers Association site. Inside you will find many videos helpful to your beekeeping and very clear video of Asian hornets. The most recent one I saw showed two Asian hornets and a domestic version feeding at the same bait station. The difference between them is … Continue reading Asian Hornet Update – 5th November 2025

Asian Hornet webinar Thursday 9th October, 7.30pm with Andrew Durham

apiarymanager Bee Health, Hornets, WBKA

Please see the details below of our next webinar on Thursday 9th October, 7.30pm with Andrew Durham. As usual this webinar is open to every one and free to attend. As the Asian Hornet gets ever closer to us, this webinar is well worth listening to. The Asian Hornet with Andrew Durham Thursday October 9, … Continue reading Asian Hornet webinar Thursday 9th October, 7.30pm with Andrew Durham

Asian Hornet Coordinator Report

apiarymanager Hornets, PBKA, Pests

A brief comment on the Asian Hornet or Yellow Legged Hornet, it seems the new term is preferred, in June, Kent and East Sussex provided the only confirmed reports. PLEASE DO NOT try to deal with a nest if you find one, REPORT IT. https://risc.brc.ac.uk/alert.php?species=asian_hornet Let's talk about... WASPS, that time of year is upon … Continue reading Asian Hornet Coordinator Report