The UK government has given emergency approval for the use of a pesticide banned because of the harm it can cause bees, for the fourth year in a row.
Permission to use the neonicotinoid on sugar beet seeds has been needed despite a vow by the industry to find an alternative by the end of 2023.
The Wildlife Trusts said the decision was a “deathblow” for wildlife.
See BBC report for further details!
Our winter monthly webinars continue! These beekeeping webinars are free and open to all, you just need to register your attendance beforehand for access on the night.
We’re delighted to have Andrew Abrahams as our next speaker in this series. On Wednesday the 1st of November at 7.30pm, he will be joining us to talk about ‘The Bees of Tasmania’. Tasmania is home to one of Australia’s only populations of pure Black Bees (Apis mellifera mellifera), their native honey bee.
To book your place please click on the image above or the link below
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 