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Bee Health

Stores shortage warning

Feb 26, 2018Mar 20, 2018 apiarymanager Feeding Bees and Starvation, PBKA, 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 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

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Fondant

Jan 20, 2018 apiarymanager Feeding Bees and Starvation, PBKA

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.

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Fondant

Jan 6, 2018Jan 14, 2018 apiarymanager Feeding Bees and Starvation, PBKA

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.

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Stores and Varroa

Jan 1, 2018Jan 14, 2018 apiarymanager Feeding Bees and Starvation, PBKA, 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

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Invasive Weed Spraying

Sep 6, 2017Oct 19, 2017 apiarymanager Bee Health

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.

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