Ben 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…
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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…
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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
Planning for the year ahead
Discover top winter beekeeping tips, varroa management strategies, and insights into mite resistance for healthy, thriving colonies in the UK.
Read MoreDeformed 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…
Read MoreManaging Your Profile in SheepCRM
When you login to the SheepCRM portal you will arrive at your dashboard; to view or edit your personal details click ‘PROFILE’; there are two places you can do this Then you can change your name, address or telephone number Contact if you want to change your email address as we also need to alter…
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