Butterfly Conservation slams "obsession with tidiness" in British gardens and green spaces that is "just really bad for nature", after the public counted record low butterfly numbers this summer. But that's not the only reason the insects are declining, it said. See here for details!
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Asian Hornet nest!
Wow! Check out the news channels......an Asian Hornet's nest has been discovered in Southampton, estimated to hold about 3000 insects! This is a worry, it demonstrates the Asian Hornet populations are spreading west. Please continue to be vigilant and report suspected sightings to me Peter Kirkup, Asian Hornet Co-ordinator; the PBKA's Apiary Manager, Paul Eades, … Continue reading Asian Hornet nest!
Protected: PBKA Honey Show – Sunday 24th November 2024
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Bee Prepared!
OK you decide today is the day to visit your apiary. Before you leave home, bee suit, wellies and gloves, kit hive tool or multiples of, Queen catcher scissors and marker pen, of course, no one would ever forget their smoker (duh done that too) fuel and lighters... oh yes always take spare hive parts … Continue reading Bee Prepared!
Winter is Coming! – WBKA Webinar – Sep 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM BST.
Winter is Coming - Lesley Jacques NDB. Join us for a webinar on Sep 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM BST. Register now! Although winter may seem a long way away, our bees are definitely thinking about it already. As beekeepers, what do we need to think about to ensure that our bees go into the … Continue reading Winter is Coming! – WBKA Webinar – Sep 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM BST.
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 