Here is some basic information on the habits and biology of the non-native species, the asian hornet (Vespa velutina). This is an invasive species that provides threats to beekeeping, native insect populations, and potentially to human health.
Here are some recommendations we hope all beekeeping members of Canterbury branch can act upon: “recognise and report”
Please find attached the report from Sandra Gray, our regional bee inspector. There’s some interesting material on yellow-legged (Asian) hornets, as well as the usual summaries of notifiable diseases (unfortunately still a problem in East Kent), queen imports and exotic pest monitoring.
Our friends at Dover and District BKA are running their Honey Show on 20th October in Shepherdswell Village Hall. All local beekeepers are welcome to enter the open classes in the Show, and we’ve often had good success when members have joined in this very traditional of autumn activities.
Please find attached the Dover Honey Show schedule, and note that entry forms must be submitted by 13th October.
Saturday 29th September 2018 from 1.15pm
Lenham Community Centre, 4 Church Square, Lenham, Maidstone ME17 2PJ
‘Experiments in Skep Beekeeping’ with Chris Park
The Asian Hornet Incursion – Torbay Beekeepers’ response to the threat’ with Gerald Stuart
flier can be seen here : Flier Final 2018