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Asian Hornet update!🐝

apiarymanager Hornets, PBKA, Pests
Hi all, we have put our bees to bed and made sure they have plenty of stores. For the moment we can relax.

I ask, that you think about the Yellow Legged Hornet. Any males should by now have perished. Female hornets would still be active. Watch out for nests as the leaves fall from trees and the hedges get thinner. Non lethal traps are worth keeping out where you can see them everyday. If we learn to prepare now we stand a better chance of managing the Inevitable invasion of hornets in the future. This year, more nests than ever have been discovered.

Please remain vigilant.

Peter Kirkup – PBKA Asian Hornet Co-ordinator

Wax Moth infestation warning!

apiarymanager Bee Health, National Bee Unit, PBKA, Pests

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 look at the NBU website for information

 

 

NB. CANCELLED: The penultimate apiary training session of the season is this Sunday 14th September, commencing at 2pm!🐝

apiarymanager Education & Training, Events, PBKA, PBKA Apiary

Will PBKA members please note that the penultimate apiary meeting of the season is this Sunday 14th September and we will be commencing promptly at 2pm.

The emphasis this session, will be on post-season preparation of the hives ready for winterising.

So don’t miss it!!🐝