Would PBKA members please take appropriate action to reduce the risk of Wax Moth in their hives and the possible damage it can cause to wax comb. We have been advised by one member of serious damage to their stored supers, as a result of this pest. For advice, please check your stored comb and … Continue reading Wax Moth infestation warning!
National Bee Unit
Bee treatments and the recording of veterinary medicines
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
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
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
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
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 