BBC report on the concern over spread of AFB in Wales

Concern has been growing over the spread of a deadly disease among the Welsh bee population. American Foulbrood (AFB) is a highly-infectious disease which is caused by a spore-forming bacteria transferred to the bees through infected food. It is described as the most widespread and destructive of all the bee brood diseases with no cure. … Continue reading BBC report on the concern over spread of AFB in Wales

Apiary meeting reminder!

Will PBKA members please note the following apiary meeting changes: This Sunday’s 4th August, ‘Improvers’ meeting at Scolton, is cancelled, as there will be a honey extracting demonstration to coincide with the ‘Paws in the Park’ event. The next meeting will be on Sunday 18th August at 2pm. Regarding the ‘Beginner’ sessions at the Rhos … Continue reading Apiary meeting reminder!