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!🐝
Hornets
Possible reasons for winter losses!🐝
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
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 update!🐝
Hi all, we have put our bees to bed and made sure they have plenty of stores. For the moment we can relax. I ask, that you think about the Yellow Legged Hornet. Any males should by now have perished. Female hornets would still be active. Watch out for nests as the leaves fall from … Continue reading Asian Hornet update!🐝
Asian Hornet webinar Thursday 9th October, 7.30pm with Andrew Durham
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
