A reminder that our next meeting at Whitefriars is at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th February. Nick Withers has been a seasonal bee inspector (2002-2011), looking after South Kent and East Sussex. His talk should be of great interest to everyone … Continue reading
Category Archives: husbandry
The bee inspectorate and many beekeepers are reporting the presence of large numbers of worker wasps in apiaries and around bee hives. It is likely that wasp populations will peak earlier and for a longer period this year. Click on … Continue reading
Are your bees starving? Read FERA’s advice published on 2nd June about the dry weather and its effect on nectar flows, the June gap etc. … Continue reading
Photos from the Apiary meeting on 2nd April 2011 have been added to the gallery. We had a balmy spring afternoon to inspect Joan and Julian’s bees. We also had the chance to discuss and carry out a Bailey comb … Continue reading
Early March is a critical time for honeybee colonies. We will now be getting warmer weather and the queen will increase her laying. In consequence the bees need for food will increase and because there is little food around they … Continue reading