News – Welsh Beekeepers Association

'Virtually sting-proof' bee suit made after allergy concern

The Sentinel Pro 3D Bee Suit, created by Ian Roberts, is made from material thicker than the average bee sting.

The suit is being used by horticulture students at the National Botanic Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire.

It will be launched at the Welsh Beekeepers' Association Convention at Llanelwedd on 24 March.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-43488461

Last Page Update 26/03/2018

Defra – Survey 2018 – Queen Replacement Practices:

For more information and to participate before 17th April 2018

Last page update 18/03/2018

National Diploma in Beekeeping

A 2 day Handling Course in Swansea on 12/13th May.

Subsidised by Fera this is an excellent opportunity to improve your beekeeping skills with NDB qualified tutors.

(cost just £80 including lunch, both days).

For more information and to book, follow this link

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/handling-skills-swansea-tickets-39303218986?ref=wpwidget

All courses are shown here https://national-diploma-beekeeping.org/front-page/short-courses/

Last page update 05/03/2018

"World’s most widely used pesticides are likely to face a total European

ban after watchdog confirms they DO harm bees."

By Press Association and Phoebe Weston For Mailonline

Read more at the Daily Mail Online

Last page update 01/03/2018

New insights into the treatment of the Varroa mite

A new academic paper/study has recently been published through Nature early this winter. The paper discusses the results of using the Chemical Lithium chloride to assist the remove of the Varroa mite.