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Tooting and quacking
New discoveries about the 'language' of Queen bees. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53029218
Swarms
This is the time of year when bees swarm. Swarms are not usually dangerous, but should only be approached or moved by people who know what they're doing. Each year WBKA provides a free swarm collection service, and following advice from DEFRA, during the Coronavirus...
John Vendy
Many thanks to John Vendy for an inspiring and entertaining talk last night and for taking the time to answer all the questions which came up during and after his presentation.
Amazing Photographs of Wild Honeybees
Unprecedented images from National Geographic show how the insects cook invaders alive, stay warm or cool, and socialise.
Event: John Vendy – Top Bar Hives
Our first event of the year is on March 10 at 7:30 pm at Clark Foley Centre (Jack Lofthouse Annexe), Ilkley. John Vendy will be talking about Top Bar Hives and Natural Beekeeping.
Hives in the snow
Overnight, we had the first snow of the winter.
Has Varroa Lost it’s Sting?
Wild colonies are living with varroa, perhaps it’s time for managed colonies to do the same...? https://youtu.be/FsvFmtgmkmI
BBKA Module Study Days
The YBKA program for the 2019 BBKA Module study days is now live on the YBKA website. Online booking is now open, but places are limited.
Nosema day cancelled
Unfortunately, due to illness, today's Nosema day has been cancelled.
Combings
The spring edition of Combings will be sent out after Easter. If you have any contributions in the form of articles, photos, beekeeping queries, items for sale or anything else you'd like to bring to the attention of your fellow members, please contact Rhona via the...