Please note that an order will be made shortly for Invertbee syrup at a discounted rate of £14 per can for PBKA members only. This syrup is ideal for winter feeding and is superior to sugar syrup. To order, please ring Jeremy Percy on 07799 698568 or email him at jeremypercy@gmail.com
Colony stores shortage warning
Nectar flows have ceased and reports are coming in of bee colonies which are short of stores. It is also apparent that Wasps have been very populous in many areas and they too are desperate for nutrition so Beekeepers should be mindful of the need to protect hives from Wasp invasion particularly where feeding is taking place … Continue reading Colony stores shortage warning
Annual PBKA Honey Show – Saturday 16th September 2017
Just to advise all members that the annual PBKA Honey Show is on Saturday 16th September 2017 at the Visitor’s Centre, Scolton Manor. The centre will be open shortly after 9am and your entries should be available for staging by 10am to allow the judging to start promptly at 11am. We hope to see as many of … Continue reading Annual PBKA Honey Show – Saturday 16th September 2017
URGENT! AFB Outbreaks
Would all Pembrokeshire beekeepers please note that there have again been confirmed outbreaks of AFB in the area. We have been advised that there will be a concentrated effort by National Bee Unit (NBU) Inspectors shortly, to check all colonies potentially at risk. We would ask that you all be as helpful and accommodating to the NBU Inspectors as possible in undertaking this task … Continue reading URGENT! AFB Outbreaks
Hive Live
Thanks to Andrew Martin for alerting us to a good documentary on honey bees this week with some interesting research into orientation flights etc. There are two episodes, here's the link to Episode One: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04b3k05/hive-alive-episode-1 Episode Two is at http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04bwmjg Both programmes can be viewed via @bbciplayer.
