Search results

https://www.beekeepingtodaypodcast.com/dr-sammy-ramsey/ I haven't seen this mentioned yet, although it was aired in November last year. A member of our BKA group brought it to our attention this week and has already written to his MP. In this podcast, Dr Ramsay explains all that he is doing...

I know some of you have an aversion to the BBKA, but they have set up a petition asking the government to update and overhaul the labelling requirements for the sale of honey. It expires on 7 August. It's not worded very strongly but it's a start in the right direction. I did a search before...

Usually a rare migrant, there are 9 Bee-eaters now nesting in Trimmingham, Norfolk. It's bitter/sweet :):( as they are beautiful birds, but for those with hives nearby, lets's hope there are enough dragonflies etc available nearby. Having said that all insects are still fairly precious. The...

Cambridge BKA had invited Dr Siefert to a Zoom meeting last night. It showed wonderful in-comb video of a queen laying, workers feeding, varroa in cells etc. It was amazing. He mentioned that some of his research was in the public domain and I found the following even longer interview: It's...

During a BIBBA webinar last night, viewers were made aware of Dr Sammy Ramsay's award winning 3 minute thesis on Varroa. I've watched his full talk on the subject, but this short YouTube video comes across so passionately and succinctly. It is short enough for even non beekeepers to be...

I am sure the cause of this will be obvious to you guys, but I have to admit I panicked somewhat tonight. This morning I removed the cleaned super and put on a Thymovar strip, having put in the OMF cover. They all seemed fine, but on returning just now to bring in the washing, I noticed the...

I came across the following paper yesterday and found it very helpful. I appreciate that trees and shrubs provide the most profuse flowers but for those who want to plant relevant annuals/perennials, then do have a glance. I tend to plant in 3s, (at least) otherwise they can go unused...

Hi, I'm still on a steep learning curve and this year thought I'd use the Adapta stand so that I didn't have to dismantle the whole hive to clean out in Spring. (I am still wary about fact that the more I move boxes around, the more chance I have of killing the queen!). I wanted to add the...