In some regions of the UK, colonies are starting to show symptoms of high levels of Varroa mites, for example wing deformities and perforated cappings. Therefore, it might be prudent to start monitoring colony mite populations and information on how to do this can be found on page 15 of the Managing Varroa booklet. Also, … Continue reading Varroa warning from the NBU
Varroa
Notice re Oxalic Acid treatment
As you will all be aware, the last few months in Pembrokeshire have been unseasonably mild, which has resulted in queens continuing to lay significant amounts of brood in many hives. This not only impacts on the amount of stores they have available (which needs to be checked regularly), but given the cold spell we … Continue reading Notice re Oxalic Acid treatment
Reminder – Apiguard ordering – final date is Friday 10th July!
PBKA members please remember that the final date for Apiguard orders is Friday 10th July. Therefore, if you would like to make an order, please ensure that you contact Geoff by this Friday at the latest!
Protected: Apiguard ordering for PBKA members – deadline extended to 10th July!
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National Bee Unit’s Disease and Comb Workshop
Carmarthenshire Beekeepers' Association (CBKA) is one of the associations hosting the National Bee Unit's Disease and Comb workshops this season. We have received an invitation from the CBKA for PBKA members to come along to their venue and take part in the workshop. The workshops will give detailed insights on the notifiable diseases, American Foul Brood and European … Continue reading National Bee Unit’s Disease and Comb Workshop