Beekeepers should regularly check their bees for signs of disease and infestations. Now is a good time to check and treat for Varroa, before Winter feeding commences. There are numerous permitted treatments available and you are required to keep records of treatment given. See below the advice given by the National Bee Unit (NBU). Record … Continue reading Bee treatments and the recording of veterinary medicines
Education & Training
Webinar – Through the Eyes of a Regional Inspector with Daniel Baxter – Aug 14, 2025 at 7:30PM
Through the Eyes of a Regional Inspector with Daniel Baxter. Join us for a webinar on Aug 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM BST. Register now! Daniel has previously been the SBI in Cardiff & the Vale of Glamorgan, moving to Monmouthshire and is now the Regional Bee Inspector for Wales, alongside being a semi-commercial Beekeeper … Continue reading Webinar – Through the Eyes of a Regional Inspector with Daniel Baxter – Aug 14, 2025 at 7:30PM
Reminder for PBKA members – The next apiary meeting is on Sunday 31st August🐝
PBKA members please note that the next apiary meeting is on Sunday 31st August, commencing at 2pm. 🐝
NBU Fact Sheets
Please find attached links to the recently updated NBU factsheets that you may be interested in distributing in your newsletters etc to your members. Small Hive beetle advisory leaflet: This leaflet details the biology and impact of the invasive small hive beetle and provides guidance on how to identify and monitor for the presence of the … Continue reading NBU Fact Sheets
Another day in the apiary!🐝
Another busy session at the training apiary this afternoon, with Linda and David fulfilling the training duties with their usual expertise!🐝