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!
Bee Health
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
Potential starvation risk!
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!
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
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 