One of our members in the Scolton Manor area, needs some assistance inspecting his bees and has indicated that it might be an ideal opportunity for someone who doesn’t yet have their own hives, or who would like to gain some extra practical experience. If you are interested, please contact Paul Eades the Apiary Manager, in the first instance to find out more.
Would PBKA members please note that this Sunday’s apiary meeting has been cancelled due to the Summer Fair which is being held there over this weekend. The next improver’s apiary meeting at Scolton will be on Sunday 24th June.
Following yesterday’s apiary meeting at Scolton Manor. Here are a Video from Beebase and instructions from the National Bee Unit on how to construct an Asian Hornet Monitoring Trap
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An important article from the BBKA concerning Wasp and Hornet traps.
We continue to receive reports of shortages of food stores in hives. The queen will be laying in earnest now, so it is advised that you check your colonies have adequate stores by hefting and add supplements if required. With the forecast promising more cold weather next week, fondant is the best option rather than liquid feed. PBKA members can get fondant from Jeremy Percy. His contact details are on the 2018 programme.
