Bee Health

Possible reasons for winter losses!🐝

apiarymanager Bee Health, Feeding Bees and Starvation, Foul Brood Diseases, Hornets, Neonicotinoids, Nosema, PBKA, Pests, Varroa

We have had reports of significant Honey Bee losses this winter. This can be for a variety of reasons including starvation, queen failure, undiagnosed/untreated disease, mite infestation, pesticides and of course, inclement weather. Beekeepers may find the attached from the NBU of interest and perhaps act as a timely reminder to keep their eye on … Continue reading Possible reasons for winter losses!🐝

Hive check reminder!

apiarymanager Bee Health, Feeding Bees and Starvation, PBKA

Just to remind beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores (especially nucs), as we are coming into a high risk time for starvation and the queen will be getting in gear, which can result in the remaining winter stores being used up very quickly. Personally, I always take the roof off to avoid getting … Continue reading Hive check reminder!

Webinar – Managing Comb in the Spring for Healthy Colonies with Lynfa Davies – Thursday 19th February at 7.30pm

apiarymanager Bee Health, Events, WBKA

You are invited to register for a Zoom webinar! Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T_jbaeixRKmvVtObglSBlA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Regular comb changes are important for boosting the health of your colonies, as well as making your inspections far easier. In this webinar we will … Continue reading Webinar – Managing Comb in the Spring for Healthy Colonies with Lynfa Davies – Thursday 19th February at 7.30pm