National Bee Unit

Asian Hornet nest!

apiarymanager Education & Training, Hornets, National Bee Unit, Pests, Stories of Interest

Wow! Check out the news channels……an Asian Hornet’s nest has been discovered in Southampton, estimated to hold about 3000 insects! This is a worry, it demonstrates the Asian Hornet populations are spreading west. Please continue to be vigilant and report suspected sightings to me Peter Kirkup, Asian Hornet Co-ordinator; the PBKA’s Apiary Manager, Paul Eades, or the National Bee Unit.

World Bee Day 2024

apiarymanager Bee Health, Education & Training, Environment, Events, National Bee Unit, PBKA, Stories of Interest

Bees are so important to the health of our planet that they have their own special day.

World Bee Day takes place on 20 May each year, and its aim is to spread awareness of the significance of bees.

Bee campaigners also ask people everywhere to do more to help and protect the special insects.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) is urging everyone including governments, private companies, researchers and consumers to take action to help save the popular pollinators.

See BBC link for further details!🐝