On 21st April, 2021 an amendment to the Bee Diseases and Pests Control (England) Order 2006 comes into force requiring beekeepers and or officials to report the presence of Varroa in any of the hives that they manage. This amendment will allow England to comply with the Animal Health Law which is necessary for future … Continue reading Reporting Varroa
Bee Health
Starvation and Foulbrood warning!
The BBKA has issued a warning to beekeepers to check their bees for starvation and European Foulbrood during this cold snap. Emergency feeding may be needed. It would be advisable to check the food levels by opening the hive and making a very quick observation of their store levels. It is also important to check … Continue reading Starvation and Foulbrood warning!
Fondant now available for PBKA members!
In light of the warning from the NBU with regard to starvation, the Association has now received an order of fondant for PBKA members @ £1.50 per kilo bag. If you would like to order some, please call Jeremy Percy on 07799 698568 or email jeremypercy@gmail.com
Fondant
In light of the warning from the NBU with regard to starvation, the Association has taken the precaution of ordering in 500 x 1kg bags of fondant for members [ £1.50 per kilo bag ]. We expect delivery early next week. For supply, call Jeremy on 07799 698568 or jeremypercy@gmail.com
Asian Hornet – the story so far! Webinar on Sep 10, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Register now! During what has been designated Asian Hornet week, WBKA are pleased to bring you this presentation by Frank Gellatly. Frank will be well known to many of you as the Wales Regional Bee Inspector. He has considerable front line experience in the battle against the Asian Hornet which, since its arrival in the … Continue reading Asian Hornet – the story so far! Webinar on Sep 10, 2020 at 7:30 PM