Nectar flows have ceased and reports are coming in of bee colonies which are short of stores. It is also apparent that Wasps have been very populous in many areas and they too are desperate for nutrition so Beekeepers should be mindful of the need to protect hives from Wasp invasion particularly where feeding is taking place … Continue reading Colony stores shortage warning
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Annual PBKA Honey Show â Saturday 16th September 2017
Just to advise all members that the annual PBKA Honey Show is on Saturday 16th September 2017 at the Visitorâs Centre, Scolton Manor. The centre will be open shortly after 9am and your entries should be available for staging by 10am to allow the judging to start promptly at 11am. We hope to see as many of … Continue reading Annual PBKA Honey Show â Saturday 16th September 2017
Hive Live
Thanks to Andrew Martin for alerting us to a good documentary on honey bees this week with some interesting research into orientation flights etc. There are two episodes, here's the link to Episode One: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04b3k05/hive-alive-episode-1 Episode Two is at http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04bwmjg Both programmes can be viewed via @bbciplayer.
Next Scolton Apiary Meeting
Just to remind members that the next apiary meeting for improvers at Scolton will be on Sunday 30th July, commencing at 2pm.
Urgent warning!
Would PBKA members please note that there have been outbreaks of AFB and EFB in the Tenby/Narberth area. We have been advised to direct you to the National Bee Unit (NBU) factsheetApiary_Hygiene_and_Quarantine for your information and action. Also âFoulbrood Disease of Honey Bees and other common brood disordersâ has a lot of information on biosecurity and … Continue reading Urgent warning!
