Posts by Nick Mawby
SheepCRM
Birch, Bees, and Biology: Does Science Suggest We Should Site Hives Near Birch Trees?
The paper is not about bees, but its detailed pollen data (timing, intensity, season length) and species relationships provide useful context for assessing whether birch trees are beneficial companions for apiaries.
Read MoreBen Harden – a simple method of raising queen cells
An undeniable pleasure in beekeeping is handling a good colony of bees headed by a queen that you have raised yourself. Some beekeepers, unfortunately are deterred from queen rearing considering the procedures too complex. The following is an easy to manage method of getting from a selected larva to a ripe queen cell. The method…
Read MoreFebruary 2026 BIBBA Monthly
CaSCA Webinar: Nuc Production By Local Beekeepers, For Local Beekeepers
This webinar explores nuc production as a rewarding and practical source of income, using straightforward, proven methods that have stood the test of time.
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Subtitle Here 50 word summary here before any deformed wings appear. This article explains how “invisible” DWV quietly drains nectar, shortens worker lives and undermines winter survival—and why breeding for viral resistance must join Varroa control in every beekeeper’s toolkit. by the Scientific & Technical Working Group: Karl Colyer and Paul Verrier main text here…
Read MoreCaSCA Webinar: Marketing and Finding Markets for Bee Products
Kevin Thorn
The webinar for BIBBA members was introduced by Kevin Thorn and run as an open discussion group, giving members the opportunity to:
- Ask questions
- Share experiences
- Discuss what has (and hasn’t) worked
- Learn from other beekeepers
Deformed Wing Virus
Klaas de Gelder
Hidden DWV infections can wreck a colony long before any deformed wings appear. This article explains how “invisible” DWV quietly drains nectar, shortens worker lives and undermines winter survival—and why breeding for viral resistance must join Varroa control in every beekeeper’s toolkit.
Read MoreManaging Giftaid in SheepCRM
When you login to the SheepCRM portal you will arrive at your dashboard; to setup or edit Giftaid click ‘GIFTAID on the second line menu If you pay UK income tax (or tax on savings of CGT), you can make a giftaid declaration which enables us to reclaim tax at 25% of your subscription at…
Read MoreManaging Your Payments in SheepCRM
When you login to the SheepCRM portal you will arrive at your dashboard; to view or edit your payment details click ‘ACCOUNT’ on the menu then ‘PAYMENTS’ You can then see upcoming and past payments. Click on Receipt next to a payment to view or download a receipt On the left menu you can set up…
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