Beeing grumpy! Why is it, every time I go on holiday (after making sure my bees have all they need) my dogs are pleased to see me when I get home but the bees.....did they know? Were they jealous? Why do they hate me? It is not so much they are nasty more a sort … Continue reading Notes from Asian Hornet Coordinator🐝
Bee Health
Message from the Regional Bee Inspector for Wales
Dear Beekeeper and association member, We all know that this season has been a particularly busy one for swarms – it certainly has been in the area I live in south Wales and across the board from the reports I get. Please can I ask those of you who are swarm collectors to make yourselves aware … Continue reading Message from the Regional Bee Inspector for Wales
June gap -starvation risk
Just to remind all beekeepers, that the June gap has arrived (although the Bramble is starting to flower) and large growing colonies and nucs etc. with little or no available forage, can quickly suffer from a shortage of stores. So be sure to check that your bees have enough food, especially if you have taken … Continue reading June gap -starvation risk
Protected: Spring Hive Inspections!
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Asian Hornet Update by Peter Kirkup, PBKA Asian Hornet Coordinator
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
