Theft of hives alert from WBKA!🐝
Dear Beekeepers
We have been informed today of the theft of 15 hives from the Llangollen area. Could you please ask all your members to be on the look out for any one selling bees who do not normally do so. If they have any suspicions or learn any information about this crime can the please contact Iwan W Owen, Swyddog Cefnogi Cymunedol yr Heddlu 3622 | Police Community Support Officer 3622, on 07814 645830.
Cofion cynnes / Kind regards,
Jenny Shaw
Ysgrifennydd / General Secretary
Cymdeithas Gwenynwyr Cymru/Welsh Beekeepers’ Association
ffôn/tel: 07791572843
e-bost/email: secretary@wbka.com
gwefan/website: www.wbka.com
Wasps Alert
Wasps are starting to make an appearance around the hives.
To keep the pesky invaders out:
Reduce the entrance size of the hive, probably opened fully during the recent hot weather, to give the bees a smaller area to defend.
Put out wasp traps,
these can be bought or easily made with a jam jar with a hole made in the lid or from a plastic drinks bottle as shown. Jam attracts wasps, but not bees. Do not use honey in the bait of course.
Be tidy, keep rubbish away from the apiary which could attract wasps and other pests!
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 