This is a link to the recently updated Managing Varroa leaflet as well as the new Small Hive Beetle which contains a few small amendments. It is the NBU's intention to have a limited number of hard copies available before April. If, and when, these do become available a note will be added to the … Continue reading National Bee Unit Update No. 8
Bee Health
Unpublished US Report Raises Neonicotinoid Concern
Unpublished two year old results from research carried out by the US Department of Agriculture's Bee Research Laboratory heightens the concerns about neonicitinoid use. Read the exclusive report in the Independent reports on unpublished information.
Hornets
These factsheets have just been brought to our attention by Frank Gellatly. The HORNET (Vespa crabco) exists in the UK but has not been reported in Pembrokeshire. It is not a pest and is generally docile. The ASIAN HORNET (Vespa velutina) has not reached the UK but is spreading through France. It is reported as … Continue reading Hornets
Nosema Workshop Result
On Saturday 4th September Frank Gellatly showed us how to detect nosema. Five members attended this meeting with bee samples from their hives. The results were very encouraging with only one member having bees which were identified as needing treatment in the winter feed. If you want to find out more about the way spores appear under … Continue reading Nosema Workshop Result
BeeVital HiveClean – Worth Considering?
I have used this varroa product on a hive myself and admit to overdosing the measure from a 500 ml bottle - the bees survived and I didn't have a mite problem in the hive either! It's main active constituent is oxalic acid but in a measured dose with other ingredients which can be applied without damaging … Continue reading BeeVital HiveClean – Worth Considering?
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 