Unpublished two year old results from research carried out by the US Department of Agriculture's Bee Research Laboratory heightens the concerns about neonicitinoid use. Read the exclusive report in the Independent reports on unpublished information.
Bee Health
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?
RSPB Letter to the Future
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) are running a campaign to lobby government to consider the environment while it reviews expenditure plans. There is no doubt that a healthy environment will benefit honey bees more than an unheathy one. If you wish to support their campaign and sign the letter electronically you … Continue reading RSPB Letter to the Future
