Posts by Nick Mawby
Mike Andrews
Tropilaelaps
MAGGIE GILL
In areas where both Tropilaelaps and Varroa are present it has been reported that Tropilaelaps are a far more damaging pest than Varroa.
Both Varroa and Tropilaelaps have been shown to vector viruses when they feed and in one study 100% of Tropilaelaps mites examined harboured deformed wing virus (DWV) compared to only 81.8% of Varroa.
European Beekeeping Association (EBA)
Membership is open to national BKAs and any organisation that represents beekeepers and works in the interests of bees, beekeeping and consumers.
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Varroa Resistance through Bee Improvement
On 15th February 2025 BIBBA held a conference which recruited the leading experts, both scientific and practical, in varroa resistance
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Group overview 2021 – 2023
The aim of the BIBBA East Midlands Bee Improvement Group is to breed near native Apis mellifera mellifera (Amm) queens of the best local genetic stock. Then making these queens available to members and ultimately to other beekeepers in the region, who wish to establish this sub species in their own apiaries. During the Summer…
Read MoreSustainability: Bees and Queens for Everyone
Using low-cost, simple methods There is growing concern amongst beekeepers of all abilities and experience regarding the impact of the importation of bees and queens.
Read MoreKarl Colyer – A Visit to Mike Palmer’s Apiaries
This talk in 2024 by Karl Colyer shows (mainly through photos and some videos) what was seen, experienced, learnt and enjoyed during the trip. Mike has over 1,000 colonies in 22 apiaries and is a keen breeder of queens. On YouTube.
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