We have been informed by the WBKA, of two separate incidents of hive thefts in the Carmarthen area in the last few months. This is a reminder for beekeepers to remain vigilant about the security of their apiaries. Also, please make sure that you do your best to check the source of any colonies that … Continue reading Hive thefts!
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Next beginners’ apiary session!
The next Beginners’ Session will be at The Rhos Apiary, at 2pm on this coming Sunday 9th August. Please bring your own beesuits, gloves and wellies [we do have spare beesuits for those without]..... as well as a face mask. For directions and for any queries, please e-mail Jeremy on jeremypercy@gmail.com or call 07799 698568
Beekeeper reducing colony numbers!
Complete National hives of bees as well as six frame Nucs. All disease free and in good order. Full hives are ventilated floor, brood box, 11 frames of bees, crownboard and roof. £200 delivered. Additional Supers by negotiation. Also 6 frame Nucs sold as bees on frames £110 [polynuc box + £25] Telephone Jeremy Percy on … Continue reading Beekeeper reducing colony numbers!
WBKA webinar on swarming
Dear Beekeepers The WBKA will be holding a webinar about Swarming on Tuesday 9th June 2020 at 7pm. Wally Shaw will give a presentation about dealing with a colony that has set up to swarm lasting about 45 mins. After that talk there will be an opportunity for those attending the webinar to ask questions … Continue reading WBKA webinar on swarming
PBKA membership update
Would PBKA members who have paid the subscription by cheque, please note that some of them have not been banked yet due to the lockdown. Please note however, that this does not affect your membership in any way and the cheques will be banked at the earliest opportunity.