Just to advise that the next apiary meeting of the season is on Sunday 17th May 2026 at the Woodland Apiary, Scolton Manor commencing at 2pm promptly. As well as general hive inspections, we're hoping to: Install a nucleus colony into a hive Introduce a mated Queen into a nuc Administer an Oxalic Acid trickle … Continue reading ‘Special’ Apiary Training Session – Sunday 17th May at 2pm!
Bee Health
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!🐝
Hive check reminder!
Just to remind beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores (especially nucs), as we are coming into a high risk time for starvation and the queen will be getting in gear, which can result in the remaining winter stores being used up very quickly. Personally, I always take the roof off to avoid getting … Continue reading Hive check reminder!
Webinar – Managing Comb in the Spring for Healthy Colonies with Lynfa Davies – Thursday 19th February at 7.30pm
You are invited to register for a Zoom webinar! Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T_jbaeixRKmvVtObglSBlA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Regular comb changes are important for boosting the health of your colonies, as well as making your inspections far easier. In this webinar we will … Continue reading Webinar – Managing Comb in the Spring for Healthy Colonies with Lynfa Davies – Thursday 19th February at 7.30pm
Stores check reminder!
The miserable weather has been making it difficult to get out since Christmas. But just to remind beekeepers everywhere to try and check their bees for stores (especially nucs), as we are coming into a high risk time for starvation and the queen will be getting into gear, which can result in the remaining winter … Continue reading Stores check reminder!
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 