We continue to receive reports of shortages of food stores in hives. The queen will be laying in earnest now, so it is advised that you check your colonies have adequate stores by hefting and add supplements if required. With the forecast promising more cold weather next week, fondant is the best option rather than … Continue reading Stores shortage warning!
Bee Health
Stores shortage warning
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 by hefting and add supplements if required. With the weather being cold, fondant is the best option rather than liquid feed. This is also a good time to check for … Continue reading Stores shortage warning
Fondant
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.
Fondant
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.
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