Why make up a nucleus colony? We can use this to aid swarm control, make increase in colonies, a spare colony to overwinter or to re-queen a colony. We will go over the equipment needed, the techniques used and the follow on care. As we will be moving frames and material from hive to hive we … Continue reading →
Do you have trouble finding the queen in your hive? Come and see some techniques to make it easier. Do you clip and mark your queens? We will look at advantages and the different techniques and equipment available – have a go, it really is easy! In case you can’t find the queen we will go … Continue reading →
Just a quick update to say that unfortunately it is looking like there will be too much rain to carry out normal inspections tomorrow, so the association apiary at Nowton Park will not be open. We look forward to seeing you all again next Sunday!
Continue reading →This meeting is aimed at beginners, with or without bees, and experienced beekeepers . We have looked at trying to prevent our bees from swarming but how do we deal with a swarm when it all goes wrong? As beekeepers we have a responsibility to collect our own, or other beekeepers swarms. The public expect us … Continue reading →
Last week we discussed swarming and how to delay this by under supering, and carried out part one of an Artificial Swarm. This week Jon and Marion will look to see how the colonies have responded to our management. They will also be carrying out a routine inspection. Come along to support the apiary meetings.
Continue reading →The swarming season is upon us early this year. Come along to the apiary at Nowton Park on Sunday 8th May at 1400. We will have a discussion first to explain the process of swarming, what we do to try to deter the bees from swarming and the equipment needed. We will also explore the technique … Continue reading →
This Sunday, 24th at 1400 weather permitting we are looking at Spring cleaning your hive and checking for disease as a theme. For – members with bees or beginners Why – After the winter when the weather is warm enough to allow full inspections is an ideal time to spring clean the hive, clean debris from the … Continue reading →
The Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders Association (BIBBA) have had a successful and popular programme of webinars that have covered general beekeeping and bee improvement, with lots more coming in the new year. Please visit their website for more details.
Continue reading →In early September, small bees flying a few inches over a dry sunny patch of garden will most likely be ivy bees (colletes hedera). They look very similar to honey bees though their stripes are more clearly defined. They’re solitary creatures and the low-flying, stingless drones fly around waiting for new females to emerge from tunnels created … Continue reading →
From Paul, David and volunteers, The Bee Feed Team: The Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association is again offering winter feed supplies. Bulk feed can be purchased in cans or in bulk where you supply your own containers, we also sell fondant and candipollen. Orders are made in kg (rule of thumb a syrup can when over full holds … Continue reading →
