The New Scientist has this coverage of evidence that a small parasitic fly Apocephalus borealis may play a significant role in Colony Collapse Disorder in North America. The parasitic fly causes the bee, in this case, to become disorientated and this in turn helps spread the parasite to other bees in the area. Full report. This … Continue reading Parasitic Fly Implicated in US Bee Losses
Bee Health
Cool Idea
What is the temperature in in your hive? Bees need it to be 35c (95f) to successfully raise brood and over winter a temperature of at least 20c (68f) is evidence that the cluster is alive. Opening the hive is one way of checking but obviously at the expense of losing heat. Cool Bees, a … Continue reading Cool Idea
Are your bees starving?
Frank Gellatly (RBI Wales) has recently provided this timely advice on checking your bees for stores and what to do if you find them short of supplies. For more information on feeding bees throughout the year you can also download the NBU's Best Practice Guideline - Feeding Bees.
Bee Health Talk July 14 2011 at Scolton Manor
Frank Gellatly, the Regional Bee Inspector for Wales, will be giving a talk to members at the Visitor Centre, Scolton Country Park on Thursday, July 14 starting at 7.00 pm. We will get the latest information and advice from the National Bee Unit and there will be up to date literature on Integrated Pest Management … Continue reading Bee Health Talk July 14 2011 at Scolton Manor
American Foul Brood – June 2011
American Foul Brood (AFB) is a deadly and notifiable honey bee disease. AFB has recently been confirmed at four locations in Pembrokeshire: Burton, Clynderwen, near Tenby and Llangwm. In some of the hives affected only one cell showed symptoms. We advise all beekeepers in Pembrokeshire to carry out the following precautions urgently: Be aware of … Continue reading American Foul Brood – June 2011
