Just to remind beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores, 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 feed!). If … Continue reading Potential starvation risk!
Bee Health
BBC report on the concern over spread of AFB in Wales
Concern has been growing over the spread of a deadly disease among the Welsh bee population. American Foulbrood (AFB) is a highly-infectious disease which is caused by a spore-forming bacteria transferred to the bees through infected food. It is described as the most widespread and destructive of all the bee brood diseases with no cure. … Continue reading BBC report on the concern over spread of AFB in Wales
Starvation risk!
Just to remind all beekeepers that the June gap can still happen and inclement weather, combined with large growing colonies and 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 … Continue reading Starvation risk!
American Foul Brood (AFB) outbreak
Would PBKA members please note that there has recently been an outbreak of American Foul Brood (AFB) in the Canaston Bridge area (OS map reference SN01). We have been advised to direct you to the National Bee Unit (NBU) factsheet Apiary_Hygiene_and_Quarantine for your information and action. Also ‘Foulbrood Disease of Honey Bees and other common … Continue reading American Foul Brood (AFB) outbreak
Protected: Notes from Scolton Apiary Meeting – Wax Moth Prevention
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Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 