Keeping Small Hive Beetle Out Of The UK – Government response to Petition.

Government responded: We recognise the serious threat posed by small hive beetle. EU areas affected by this pest are not permitted to export to the UK. Strict controls apply to imports into the UK from other areas. The Government recognises that some beekeepers are concerned about the new trading arrangements and the

‘Stay of execution’: No need for emergency neonicotinoid pesticide use, say farmers

Farmers will not be using DEFRA’s emergency authorisation allowing them to apply a banned neonicotinoid pesticide on sugar beet seeds this year, due to the yellows virus threat to crops being lower than expected, it has emerged. A bulletin from the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) published today states that Syngenta’s Cruiser SB,

Chemistry of Honey

Honey begins with nectar, and it is the most incredible natural sweetener. Since ancient times it has been used as delicious food, and thanks to many historical findings, it is considered the only food that will not spoil in time. Within this article is revealed a bit of chemistry hidden behind

Bees Paint Animal Poo on Their Homes to Repel Giant Hornets

What at first seems like terrible housekeeping turns out to be a clever ploy to fend off huge predators, which can otherwise easily destroy a hive. Follow the link for an interesting article on how Asian honeybees seem to be combating the Asian Giant Hornet (the "Murder Hornet"). Can our bees develop

Beekeeping Beginners Course – Book now for Spring 2022.

Hugely popular, our Beginners Course is perfect for both non-beekeepers who are looking to become beekeepers and those who started with their first colony during the last twelve months without having completed a course. Starting in March 2022, it runs on Wednesday evenings for seven weeks with each class covering

Beekeeping Improvers Course / BBKA Basic Preparation – 2022

Our Improvers course is for beekeepers in their second or later years of beekeeping who would like to refresh their beekeeping skills and knowledge. The course runs for four evenings and also be supported by time in our apiary. The course is also suitable for beekeepers aiming to take the BBKA Basic Assessment. Register

Tales from a Top Bar 5 – Year’s end

This will be my last post for this year, as the bees seem to have settled themselves for winter, and there won’t be much going on for a while. As October started, the bees ceased taking the syrup, so I have now removed the remainder as I don’t want it going

Defra launches the Healthy Bees Plan 2030 to help protect honey bees

Defra and the Welsh Government have today (Tuesday 3 November) published the Healthy Bees Plan 2030 to protect and improve the health of honey bees in England and Wales. The plan sets out four key outcomes for beekeepers, bee farmers, associations and government to work towards to help protect honey bees, which continue

COVID-19 & Beekeeping – Update from NBU

Please follow this link for the latest advise from the NBU on COVID-19 and it's effect / action required of Beekeepers. http://www.nationalbeeunit.com/downloadNews.cfm?id=176

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