Dear Beekeeper and association member, We all know that this season has been a particularly busy one for swarms – it certainly has been in the area I live in south Wales and across the board from the reports I get. Please can I ask those of you who are swarm collectors to make yourselves aware … Continue reading Message from the Regional Bee Inspector for Wales
Another day in the apiary!🐝
Another busy session at the training apiary this afternoon, with Linda and David fulfilling the training duties with their usual expertise!🐝
Protected: Next PBKA Apiary Meeting of the 2025 season – Sunday 8th June at 2pm – PBKA Members only!
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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) 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!🐝
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!🐝