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Bee Health
URGENT:Starvation risk warning!
Given the continuing inclement weather and the increasing amount of brood being produced. This is to remind beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores (especially nucs), particularly if you didn't give yours a full winter feed at the end of last season. So give your hives a heft and if needed, give them some … Continue reading URGENT:Starvation risk warning!
URGENT:Starvation risk warning!
Just to advise beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores (especially nucs), particularly if you didn't give yours a full winter feed at the end of last season. So give your hives a heft and if needed, give them some fondant or candy (not liquid feed!) and recheck regularly! This is also a good … Continue reading URGENT:Starvation risk warning!
New Regional Bee Inspector (RBI) for Wales
Dear Beekeeper It is with immense pleasure that I inform you of my recent appointment as acting Regional Bee inspector for Wales whilst recruitment takes place later in the year. Born out of a passion for bees and beekeeping along with choosing to develop my skills and knowledge, plus the desire to work within the … Continue reading New Regional Bee Inspector (RBI) for Wales
Neonicotinoids given approval for use!
The UK government has given emergency approval for the use of a pesticide banned because of the harm it can cause bees, for the fourth year in a row. Permission to use the neonicotinoid on sugar beet seeds has been needed despite a vow by the industry to find an alternative by the end of … Continue reading Neonicotinoids given approval for use!
