A lady in Tenby has a colony of bees in her garden which need some urgent management, as she is not a beekeeper herself, but would still like to keep them there. Honey etc produced would belong to the beekeeper. Also, an opportunity for an additional hive to be added if wanted. Would anyone who … Continue reading Colony of bees in need of some TLC!
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Starvation and Foulbrood warning!
The BBKA has issued a warning to beekeepers to check their bees for starvation and European Foulbrood during this cold snap. Emergency feeding may be needed. It would be advisable to check the food levels by opening the hive and making a very quick observation of their store levels. It is also important to check … Continue reading Starvation and Foulbrood warning!
Bee sales in 2021
For the second year in succession, the Association is unable to hold the annual sale of bees and equipment. In the meantime, there are plenty of new beekeepers out there looking to start and hopefully some responsible beekeepers with colonies to sell. Wherever possible, choosing locally adapted bees is the best choice, the clue is … Continue reading Bee sales in 2021
Beginners Beekeeping Training
Keeping bees is something that should only be undertaken after appropriate training, both theoretical and practical. With Covid restrictions likely to be relaxed over the next few months, it is to be hoped that some of our bee keeping training activities will be able to resume, subject to the situation prevailing at the time. We … Continue reading Beginners Beekeeping Training
Reminder: WBKA Seminar – Spring Management and Disease Inspections
Just to remind PBKA members of the WBKA Seminar this evening, Thursday 11th March at 7.30pm. Click here for details or see below.
