Just to remind beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores as we are coming into a high risk time for starvation as the queen gets into gear and the remaining winter stores are used up. So give your hives a heft and if needed, give them some fondant or candy (not liquid feed!).
Bee Health
Fondabee Fondant
One of our members, Rob Gilbertson, has some Fondabee fondant for sale. If you are interested, please contact Rob on 07790 163143.
‘Bee Improvement for All’
We are looking forward to the 'Bee Improvement for All' day, aimed at encouraging beekeepers to improve their bees! The event is being presented by Roger Patterson of the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders Association (BIBBA) in conjunction with Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association (PBKA) tomorrow (Saturday, 22nd November) at the Picton Centre, Haverfordwest. The event starts promptly at 9.30am and will finish … Continue reading ‘Bee Improvement for All’
A Small Step for Bee-Kind
As reported on the BBC News website. The Government has made an agreement with landowners including Network Rail and the Highways Agency to restore bee-friendly habitat throughout England. Click here to read the story.
Varroa Alert and Group Purchase of MAQS
Please read to the bottom of this email to find out how you can get MAQS to treat your hive. This email arrived in my inbox this morning from the NBU. "We have received reports from our Appointed Bee Inspectors that many colonies are showing signs of high Varroa infestations and consequently bee deformities. If … Continue reading Varroa Alert and Group Purchase of MAQS
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 