Training

Bee treatments and the recording of veterinary medicines 

apiarymanager Bee Health, Education & Training, Foul Brood Diseases, National Bee Unit, Nosema, PBKA, Pests, Starting Beekeeping, Stories of Interest, Training, Varroa

Beekeepers should regularly check their bees for signs of disease and infestations. Now is a good time to check and treat for Varroa, before Winter feeding commences. There are numerous permitted treatments available and you are required to keep records of treatment given. See below the advice given by the National Bee Unit (NBU). Record … Continue reading Bee treatments and the recording of veterinary medicines 

Microscopy Course

apiarymanager Training, WBKA

Dear Beekeeper Microscopy Course - An introduction to honey bee anatomy and dissection. Venue: Plas Dolerw, Newtown Date: 30 August 2025, 10 - 4 Cost £33 Tea and coffee provided but you are required to bring your own lunch Registration link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/microscopy-for-beekeepers-honey-bee-anatomy-and-dissection-tickets-1507854656869?aff=oddtdtcreator We have a spare place on this course which is available to members. No … Continue reading Microscopy Course

Next PBKA Apiary meeting – change of date from Sun 3rd August to Sun 31st July from 1pm in the Honey Kitchen!

apiarymanager Events, Honey Processing, How to ..., PBKA, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Training, Wax Processing

Would PBKA members please note that the meeting for Sunday 3rd August has now been cancelled and a honey extracting session will be held instead, up at the Honey Kitchen in the Stable Block at the top of the Scolton site this Sunday 27th July NOTE CHANGE OF TIME, NOW FROM 1PM! This will be … Continue reading Next PBKA Apiary meeting – change of date from Sun 3rd August to Sun 31st July from 1pm in the Honey Kitchen!