Just to remind all beekeepers that large growing colonies with little or no available forage and/or inclement weather, can quickly result in a shortage of stores. So be sure to check that your bees have enough food, especially if you have taken off any spring honey. Note that if you add extra frames of sealed … Continue reading Starvation Risk
Bees and Equipment for sale update!
See the latest list of bees and equipment for sale at https://pbka.info/for-sale-wanted/bees-for-sale/
Webinar tonight!!
The Scottish Beekeepers' Association has asked the WBKA to circulate the message below to all our members. The event is open to all and free to attend. Our (SBA) beekeeping webinars continue, & we are delighted to welcome Randy Oliver next Weds, 5th May at 7.30pm. Randy is a Biologist specialising in Entomology & runs … Continue reading Webinar tonight!!
Protected: Next beekeeping training sessions (NB. PBKA members only) – Sunday 16th May
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Government response to petition
The Government has responded to the petition – “Stop the importation of honey bees into GB from the EU via Northern Ireland”. Government responded: We recognise the serious threat posed by small hive beetle. EU areas affected by this pest are not permitted to export to the UK. Strict controls apply to imports into the … Continue reading Government response to petition
