Just to advise beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores (especially nucs), particularly if you didn't give yours a full winter feed at the end of last season. So give your hives a heft and if needed, give them some fondant or candy (not liquid feed!) and recheck regularly! This is also a good … Continue reading Starvation risk warning!
Bee Health
Bee-harming pesticides found in English waterways
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
Checking hives in the Autumn!🐝
Hi fellow beekeepers , I have recently given my bees a final pre-winter check. Even after being fed 12L of syrup a few weeks ago, there are very little stores, there is Ivy pollen and nectar, but the honey may be unusable for the bees, I have fed fondant and rapid feeder again, the bees … Continue reading Checking hives in the Autumn!🐝
Asian Hornet nest!
Wow! Check out the news channels......an Asian Hornet's nest has been discovered in Southampton, estimated to hold about 3000 insects! This is a worry, it demonstrates the Asian Hornet populations are spreading west. Please continue to be vigilant and report suspected sightings to me Peter Kirkup, Asian Hornet Co-ordinator; the PBKA's Apiary Manager, Paul Eades, … Continue reading Asian Hornet nest!
Managing Varroa
Now is the time of year when we are preparing for Winter, and this would seem an opportune time to remind PBKA members about the importance of monitoring and managing Varroa. It is important not to get complacent about this highly destructive pest and the damage it can cause to colonies. In order to avoid … Continue reading Managing Varroa
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 