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 time to treat for Varroa while brood numbers are low.
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 any confusion or mixed messages therefore, we have included a link to the latest advice from the National Bee Unit. We recommend that you study the information and act on its recommendations.
If you have any queries, please get back to us.
Given the continuing inclement weather and the increasing amount of brood being produced. This is to remind 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 and recheck regularly!
This is also a good time to treat for Varroa while brood numbers are still low.
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 time to treat for Varroa while brood numbers are still low.
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 time to treat for Varroa while brood numbers are low.
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 