There are still a few colonies available. If you are interested, please call Steffan on 07776354817 Hive 3 - 8 frames of brood blue queen 2 supers of honey £300 Hive 4 - 3 frames of brood blue queen 1 super very little honey. Also for sale are brood boxes, supers plus various beekeeping equipment.
Articles wanted!🐝
Dear Beekeepers We are looking for articles about beekeeping, news items about associations, or letters about beekeeping concerns for the autumn edition of the Welsh Beekeeper magazine. All contributions should be sent to the editor, Basil Wolf, at editor@wbka.com by July 31st. Basil will always be interested in talking to you about your ideas and can help … Continue reading Articles wanted!🐝
Varroa warning!
I found this report in the Guardian, it tells of the catastrophic effect VAROA mites are having on bee colonies. The report is very worrying. It says Varoa are becoming resistant to miticides. Hopefully this link I share works and you can read the article for yourself. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/08/record-us-bee-colony-dieoffs-climate-stress-pesticides-silent-spring-aoe Peter Kirkup PBKA Asian Hornet Coordinator
Asian Hornet Coordinator Report
A brief comment on the Asian Hornet or Yellow Legged Hornet, it seems the new term is preferred, in June, Kent and East Sussex provided the only confirmed reports. PLEASE DO NOT try to deal with a nest if you find one, REPORT IT. https://risc.brc.ac.uk/alert.php?species=asian_hornet Let's talk about... WASPS, that time of year is upon … Continue reading Asian Hornet Coordinator Report
Reminder – Next apiary meeting is on Sunday 20th July🐝
PBKA members please note that the next apiary meeting is on Sunday 20th July, commencing at 2pm. 🐝
