Bee Health

Asian Hornet Update by Peter Kirkup, PBKA Asian Hornet Coordinator

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I attended a very interesting presentation about the Asian Hornet problems in Jersey. There were many useful points learned from the talk. Here are the main points. The queens are just appearing now, they are hungry. They will be about until May. You might find a primary nest anywhere. It will be about the size … Continue reading Asian Hornet Update by Peter Kirkup, PBKA Asian Hornet Coordinator

Asian Hornet Webinar this Wednesday at 7.30pm

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Webinar On Wednesday There's still a little time left to register for our next webinar, this Wednesday night (5th March) on the subject of Yellow-legged (Asian) hornets. Join us online from 7.30pm for an evening with John De Carteret, when he’ll give us an introduction to the Jersey Asian Hornet Group, and we'll discover more about the … Continue reading Asian Hornet Webinar this Wednesday at 7.30pm

Bee-harming pesticides found in English waterways

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Pesticides that harm bees were found in the "majority" of English waterways tested in the last year, according to data analysis by two environmental charities. The Rivers Trust and Wildlife and Countryside Link found neonicotinoid pesticides were present in 85% of English rivers tested by the Environment Agency between 2023 and 2024. See link for … Continue reading Bee-harming pesticides found in English waterways