November 2023 Apiary Notes from Wally Thrale
The main reason for these notes is to highlight to members the dramatic number of Asian hornet (AH) nests discovered this year. So far the number of nests located and destroyed stands at 71. That […]
The main reason for these notes is to highlight to members the dramatic number of Asian hornet (AH) nests discovered this year. So far the number of nests located and destroyed stands at 71. That […]
The Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) Defra update 03.11.23 – So far in 2023 there have been 71 Asian hornet nests found in 55 locations. The Asian hornet is the biggest threat to honey bees […]
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Now we are in July it is the time when wasps tend to make their appearance around our colonies. Being prepared is better than trying to stop wasps once they have targeted a hive. It […]
All images are copyright of Bedfordshire Beekeepers Association. Winner is Phil Howes – Nectar Gatherer At Work Thanks to participants for their entries:
We are now half way through the active beekeeping season. Looking at the state of colonies as they came out of winter it was hard to see how they could build up in time for […]
We are approaching April and the weather is not being kind, so there is not much opportunity to carry out real beekeeping other than to be prepared for when the weather improves. On the first […]
Now we are into February it is important to check the weight of colonies. Over the past week I have taken the roof off each of my colonies and lifted the brood box. This gives […]
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For Beds BKA members only. Although aimed at intermediate beekeepers, new and more experienced beekeepers are more than welcome, too. Everyone will gain something from this day. It’s a chance to learn and an opportunity to […]
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