Would all Pembrokeshire beekeepers please note that there have again been confirmed outbreaks of AFB in the area. We have been advised that there will be a concentrated effort by National Bee Unit (NBU) Inspectors shortly, to check all colonies potentially at risk. We would ask that you all be as helpful and accommodating to the NBU Inspectors as possible in undertaking this task … Continue reading URGENT! AFB Outbreaks
Bee Health
Urgent warning!
Would PBKA members please note that there have been outbreaks of AFB and EFB in the Tenby/Narberth area. We have been advised to direct you to the National Bee Unit (NBU) factsheetApiary_Hygiene_and_Quarantine for your information and action. Also ‘Foulbrood Disease of Honey Bees and other common brood disorders’ has a lot of information on biosecurity and … Continue reading Urgent warning!
Invertbee Syrup
Please note that as in previous years, an order will be made shortly by the association for Invertbee syrup at a discounted rate for PBKA members only. This syrup is ideal for winter feeding and superior to sugar syrup. For details and to make an order, please ring Jeremy Percy or email him at jeremypercy@gmail.com
Varroa warning from the NBU
In some regions of the UK, colonies are starting to show symptoms of high levels of Varroa mites, for example wing deformities and perforated cappings. Therefore, it might be prudent to start monitoring colony mite populations and information on how to do this can be found on page 15 of the Managing Varroa booklet. Also, … Continue reading Varroa warning from the NBU
Potential 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 Potential starvation risk!
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 