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Bee Health
Honey Bee Losses in USA – White House Demands Federal Action
On June, 20th a Presidential Memorandum was issued by the White House titled Creating a Federal Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators. The memorandum states that: "Over the past few decades, there has been a significant loss of pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, birds, bats, and butterflies, from the environment. The … Continue reading Honey Bee Losses in USA – White House Demands Federal Action
Bee Disease Workshop
A reminder that the Bee Disease Workshop organised and presented by the National Bee Unit is taking place this Saturday June 14th. Workshop starts at 2.00 pm and ends at 5.00 pm. Taking place in the Picton Community Centre, Freemens Way, Haverfordwest, SA61 1TP. Bee health is important and this event is open to any … Continue reading Bee Disease Workshop
NBU Warning on High Varroa Populations
The following email has been received from the National Bee Unit. "Many of our Bee Inspectors have reported a high population of Varroa mites in colonies across England and Wales. We believe these high levels are largely due to many colonies continually rearing brood throughout the mild winter. Continuous brood rearing dramatically reduces the efficacy … Continue reading NBU Warning on High Varroa Populations
Varroa Research – Can You Help?
The following has been received from Peter Kennedy at Exeter University. "Varroa are needed as part of a collaboration between Rothamsted Research (where I was previously based) and myself. It links to a paper that will hopefully be published soon (already accepted): González-Cabrera , J., Davies, T.G.E.,, Field, L.M., Kennedy, P.J. and Williamson, M.S. An … Continue reading Varroa Research – Can You Help?
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 