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Apiary Notes (February 2025) by Wally Thrale
We are at the critical point in winter with our colonies regards to food. If a colony has made it to this stage of winter it is likely that the queen is now laying eggs […]
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2026 Beginner Training Courses.
Our beginner/new beekeeper training courses cover basic theory and handling of bees and are delivered by experienced beekeepers. They comprise a theory based course in the early spring, followed by practical hands-on experience in our […]
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Yellow-legged Asian Hornet – Is Nest Destruction a Dangerous Delusion? Is Spring Trapping the Lesser of Two Evils?
Andrew Durham of Cambridgeshire Beekeeping Association gives an appraisal of efforts made in Europe and the UK on dealing with the Yellow-Legged Hornet. The session was hosted by the British Beekeepers Association on Wednesday 3rd […]
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2025 Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Week – Update from Peter Davies (NBU)
This update from Peter Davies, Operational Delivery Lead at the National Bee Unit, was hosted by the British Beekeepers Association on Tuesday 2nd September 2025. A recording of the session can be found here. The […]
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Yellow-Legged Hornet – NBU Update
Nigel Semmence from the National Bee Unit (NBU) gave an update on the yellow-legged Asian hornet (YLH) situation on Tuesday 11th March. The following are the key points: 2024 24 nests destroyed – South East […]
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Asian Hornet (aka Yellow Legged Hornet) Update
Nigel Semmence of the National Bee Unit presents the latest information (recorded at the National Honey Show at the end of October 2024). Nigel explains the UK strategy as well as results.
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2025 Beginner Training Courses – Open for Booking
Our beginner/new beekeeper courses cover basic theory and handling of bees and are delivered by experienced beekeepers. They comprise a theory based course in the early spring, followed by opportunity for practical hands-on experience in […]
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Asian Hornet Week, 2-8th September 2024
This week has been designated by the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) as Asian Hornet Week. The intention is to increase public awareness of the threat that this voracious insect poses to our pollinators and, in […]
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NBU 2024 Update on the yellow-legged Asian Hornet in UK
Nigel Semmence, Contingency Planning and Science Officer, Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)/National Bee Unit (NBU) presents a special update on yellow-legged Asian hornets. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3dYuz9oeSg
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September 2024 Apiary Notes from Wally Thrale
To use a footballing term this year has been a season of two halves. Up until the middle of June things looked dire and the prospect of feeding colonies was a serious consideration. But then […]