On 21st April, 2021 an amendment to the Bee Diseases and Pests Control (England) Order 2006 comes into force requiring beekeepers and or officials to report the presence of Varroa in any of the hives that they manage. This amendment will allow England to comply with the Animal Health Law which is necessary for future … Continue reading Reporting Varroa
WBKA Seminar on Apiary Security
The next WBKA webinar will be on Thursday 15th April (next week) at 7.30pm when PC Dewi Evans of the North Wales Police Rural Crime Team will be talking on Apiary Security. To register for the event please use the link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4660369508968848400 PC Dewi Evans has been part of the North Wales Police Rural Crime Team … Continue reading WBKA Seminar on Apiary Security
Starvation and Foulbrood warning!
The BBKA has issued a warning to beekeepers to check their bees for starvation and European Foulbrood during this cold snap. Emergency feeding may be needed. It would be advisable to check the food levels by opening the hive and making a very quick observation of their store levels. It is also important to check … Continue reading Starvation and Foulbrood warning!
Editor wanted by WBKA
The WBKA is still looking for an editor for the quarterly Welsh Beekeeper Magazine. See the WBKA Editor Role Description for details and if interested in the post, contact Jenny Shaw, General Secretary on secretary@wbka.com. Please note that the WBKA has the resources to train someone in the use of InDesign and that there is a … Continue reading Editor wanted by WBKA
Comb Management webinar – Thursday 8th April at 7.30pm
This is a reminder that the next WBKA webinar will be on Thursday 8th April at 7.30pm when Lynfa Davies, NDB will be talking about Comb Management. For more details and to register please use the link below, This webinar is open to anyone and some spaces are still available. Please circulate the link … Continue reading Comb Management webinar – Thursday 8th April at 7.30pm
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 