Fondant is ideal for feeding to colonies in the winter if stores are low. Would PBKA members please note that the association now has fondant available for sale at a discounted price. Please contact the Chairman, Jeremy Percy, for details.
Bee Health
Stores and Varroa
In some areas beekeepers have reported shortages of food stores in their hives. It is advised therefore that you check your colonies have adequate stores and add supplements if required. With the weather being quite variable, fondant is the best option rather than liquid feed. This is also a good time to check for Varroa … Continue reading Stores and Varroa
Invasive Weed Spraying
Would PBKA members please note the attached document Invasive Weed Control Programme which is currently underway. Those beekeepers with hives close to the areas concerned should check their bees and take any necessary actions to protect them.
Invertbee Syrup for winter feeding
Please note that an order will be made shortly for Invertbee syrup at a discounted rate of £14 per can for PBKA members only. This syrup is ideal for winter feeding and is superior to sugar syrup. To order, please ring Jeremy Percy on 07799 698568 or email him at jeremypercy@gmail.com
Colony stores shortage warning
Nectar flows have ceased and reports are coming in of bee colonies which are short of stores. It is also apparent that Wasps have been very populous in many areas and they too are desperate for nutrition so Beekeepers should be mindful of the need to protect hives from Wasp invasion particularly where feeding is taking place … Continue reading Colony stores shortage warning
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 