The Welsh Beekeepers Association's website is undergoing a redesign under a new professional web designer. An interim version is now online at wbka.com. If you are a beekeeper in Wales the WBKA want your suggestions for the final website. Have a look and let them have your ideas using the link on the home page. … Continue reading Welsh Beekeepers Association Website
Oil Seed Rape – What You Need to Know
Oil Seed Rape (OSR) is very topical as it is the first major crop of the year and if not already in flower may be coming to a field near you. Have a look at our guide to dealing with the harvest and avoid the potential problems OSR can bring and get the most from … Continue reading Oil Seed Rape – What You Need to Know
Auction of Bees – Prices
Prices paid for bees at today's PBKA Auction of bees and equipment were as follows. Bees on frames 2 frames brood - £88 3 frames brood - £125 to £140 4 frames brood - £150 to £175 5 frames brood - £155 to £190 8 frames brood - £205 bees in nucs or hives Nat hives 4/5 … Continue reading Auction of Bees – Prices
EU to ban neonicotinoid pesticides
A vote in the EU has paved the way for the European Commission to restrict the use of pesticides linked to bee deaths in scientific studies. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22335520
PBKA Membership Subscriptions
Just a gentle reminder to those of you who haven't yet paid your PBKA subscription for 2013. Could you please forward your sub to George Durham as soon as possible, especially if you want to maintain your BDI hive insurance. You can download a membership form here. Many thanks!
