Beekeepers have successfully rehomed 50,000 rare bees from a National Trust property while it gets a new roof. Five swarms of Welsh black honey bees were living in the roof of Plas yn Rhiw, a manor house on the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd. See BBC link for details!
Stories of Interest
New Regional Bee Inspector (RBI) for Wales
Dear Beekeeper It is with immense pleasure that I inform you of my recent appointment as acting Regional Bee inspector for Wales whilst recruitment takes place later in the year. Born out of a passion for bees and beekeeping along with choosing to develop my skills and knowledge, plus the desire to work within the … Continue reading New Regional Bee Inspector (RBI) for Wales
Neonicotinoids given approval for use!
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 … Continue reading Neonicotinoids given approval for use!
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