Posts by Nick Mawby
September 2022 BIBBA Monthly
Winter Wax Processing, Yorkshire Style!
During the winter months, one of the jobs that I like to get out of the way is processing all the cappings and old combs from the previous beekeeping season. I decided to create a new steaming system
Read MoreAugust 2022 BIBBA Monthly
June 2022 BIBBA Monthly
A Simple Method of Simultaneously Raising Queens and Producing Nuclei
The method described here aims to simultaneously produce both queens and nuclei and would probably suit a medium-sized beekeeping operation, a few beekeepers working together, or an association’s breeding programme.
Read MoreImproving bees by raising your own queens
The improvement of bees is an important part of beekeeping. The suitability of bees to the environment and their temper are issues that concern the caring beekeeper, but are not often included in tuition.
This course will cover many of the topics and techniques that will suit the “ordinary” beekeeper, with a large practical element
Read MoreMay 2022 BIBBA Monthly
World Bee Day – 20th May
Bee Improvement Courses
Apiary Vicinity Mating – Fact or Fiction?
BOBBI Spring 2022 Newsletter
by Duncan Heather & Brian Green I would be surprised if I wasn’t the only one to be pleases to see the back of the 2021 beekeeping season. For me personally, it was the worst season I’ve had in 15 years of beekeeping. Cold weather then, near continuous rain, well into May, meant the queen…
Read MoreShow Sign Up
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful. Sign Up for Info on BIBBA We will keep you updated on what is happening. Enter your email address to subscribe Provide your email address to subscribe. For e.g Enter your FIRSTNAME Enter your LASTNAME Enter your mobile number +93…
Read MoreMarch 2022 BIBBA Monthly
Webinars
Beowulf: my friend and mentor
Supporting Semi-Commercial
Small Entrance Closures
YouTube – “The Sustainable Apiary”