Bee Inspectors across the UK are reporting that many colonies are in need of food where honey has been harvested and nectar availability is reduced. Where starvation is a risk, replacement food needs to be provided. Please monitor your colonies throughout the coming months and feed as required to ensure your bees do not starve. … Continue reading URGENT – Starvation Risk Warning!
Bee Health
American Foulbrood outbreak!
Would all PBKA members please note that there have recently been outbreaks of American Foul Brood (AFB) in Pembrokeshire. Note that these outbreaks are not related to any PBKA members, but are from another individual source and present a threat to us all! We have been advised to direct you to the National Bee Unit … Continue reading American Foulbrood outbreak!
June gap – potential starvation risk!
Just to remind all beekeepers that the June gap can still happen and large growing colonies with little or no available forage, can quickly result in a shortage of stores. So be sure to check that your bees have enough food, especially if you have taken off any spring honey. Note that if you add … Continue reading June gap – potential starvation risk!
BIBBA event about living with Varroa – May 24th
Would PBKA members note this BIBBA event Helping bees live with Varroa on 24th May, which some of you may find interesting.
Reminder – Starvation Risk
Just to remind beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores (especially nucs), as we are coming into a high risk time for starvation, as the queen gets into gear and the remaining winter stores are used up. So give your hives a heft and if needed, give them some fondant or candy (not liquid … Continue reading Reminder – Starvation Risk
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 