Would PBKA members please note that there has been an outbreak of EFB in the St David’s area and an outbreak of AFB in the Wisemans Bridge area. The information relating to this is on Beebase at http://www.nationalbeeunit.com/public/BeeDiseases/efbReport.cfm We have been advised by the Regional Bee Inspector for Wales to direct you to the National … Continue reading Urgent Warning to PBKA Members
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Low Food Stores
Message from the National Bee Unit! In some regions of the UK beekeepers have reported excessive use of food stores due to the un-seasonally warm weather. It would be advisable that you check your colonies have adequate stores and add supplements if required. With the weather being quite variable, fondant is the best option not … Continue reading Low Food Stores
Another Asian Hornet sighting!
There has been a confirmed finding of an Asian Hornet north of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. As with the first sighting, work to find, destroy and remove any nests is already underway. Husbandry Advice: It is very important that beekeepers remain vigilant and monitor their apiaries and surrounding forage for any Asian hornet activity. … Continue reading Another Asian Hornet sighting!
Asian Hornet update from National Bee Unit!
Following the finding of Asian hornets in Gloucestershire last week we have received a large number of suspect Asian hornet reports from members of the public and beekeepers which we are following up. Bee inspectors have now visited over 100 sites. Asian hornets have been seen at just six locations within 500 meters of the … Continue reading Asian Hornet update from National Bee Unit!
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 