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!
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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.
Introduction to beekeeping video – Episode 1
Introducing a new service for the members of the Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association, and others who are starting out on their beekeeping journey. Presented by Jeremy Percy, Training Officer and Chairman of the Association, these short videos, which will be produced on a regular basis, are designed to provide a simple introduction to Beekeeping. They are … Continue reading Introduction to beekeeping video – Episode 1
Reminder – Starvation Risk
Just to remind beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores (especially nucs), as we are coming into a high risk time for starvation, as the queen gets into gear and the remaining winter stores are used up. So give your hives a heft and if needed, give them some fondant or candy (not liquid … Continue reading Reminder – Starvation Risk
