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June gap -starvation risk
Just to remind all beekeepers, that the June gap has arrived (although the Bramble is starting to flower)Β and large growing colonies and nucs etc. with little or no available forage, can quickly suffer from a shortage of stores. So be sure to check that your bees have enough food, especially if you have taken … Continue reading June gap -starvation risk
Spring Notes!π
What a wonderful spring for the bees. The flowers just keep on coming, fruit trees, dandelion, white clover and of course the may blossom and sycamore means the bees have filled the hives supers to bursting. The dilemma is, how much to harvest, all, some or none? Take none and inspections take longer you need … Continue reading Spring Notes!π
Scolton hive inspection at 12.00 noon on Saturday 31st May
Just to advise those who are interested, that David and I will be inspecting the bees at Scolton this Saturday 31st May at 12.00 noon if any PBKA members would like to come along and help. Note that this is not an apiary meeting, just a straightforward inspection and shouldn't take more than half an … Continue reading Scolton hive inspection at 12.00 noon on Saturday 31st May
Webinar – Bee Problems to be Aware of with Keith Bartlem – Thu, Jun 5, 2025 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Bee Problems to be Aware of with Keith Bartlem Join us for a webinar on Jun 05, 2025 at 7:30 PM BST. Register now! This is a talk about common bee diseases, virus's, and conditions which can effect any honeybee colony. A disease talk can be a bit depressing. So, there are anecdotes about my … Continue reading Webinar – Bee Problems to be Aware of with Keith Bartlem – Thu, Jun 5, 2025 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM