[…]for the dark bee The BIBBA Course – Mike du Feu We looked at the various equipment available for rearingqueens… Dark Bee breeding project – Margie Ramsay The project started in 2010 at a coastal apiary in Wester Ross with grafting of known A.m.m. brood from remote stocks of dark bees… From the Archives – R Smailes Reflections on […]
[…]interest. Queen raising criteria in N.E. European Russia – Anna Brandorf & Marija Ivoilova The rearing of high quality queens is an important element in bee colony reproduction. Bee Improvement – Roger Patterson One and Two Day Practical Courses BIBBA members can download a pdf copy of the full magazine for personal […]
[…]BIBBA, 31. Cooper, 18-21. “JFH”. British Bee Journal Dec 10 1925, p.519. Snelgrove, L.E. QueenRearing. Bleadon: 3rd ed. 1966, 108-113. Adam, Brother. In Search of the Best Strains of Bees. Weierbach: Walmar Verlag 1966, 123-4. Cooper, 21-9. Ruttner, F., Milner, E. & Dews, J.E. The Dark European Honey Bee. Codnor: BIBBA 1990, 18-29. Dr. Robert Paxton; reported by Sweet, […]
[…]– John E Dews Breeding for Improvement: No honey bee colony is exactly like another, brood rearing, inclination to swarm, foraging, vigour, or susceptibility to disease, differ from colony to colony. Bee Improvement for all Days – Roger Patterson Much of modern beekeeping teaching seems to be based on standard “bee facts” and the management of non–native bees. Genuine Imported […]
News from North Wales – Steve Rose We currently have eight small queenrearing groups situated in Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham and just over the border in West Shropshire. AGM Proposal 2012 – Will Messenger A proposal to modify the aims of BIBBA – no, not another one! The Native Bee – Dorian Pritchard The Native Bee shows its mettle: 2012 […]
[…]Messenger Providing Breeding Material – Albert Knight Meet the Members – Eddie O’Sullivan QueenRearing workshop – Mike Thornley Scottish Bee Breeding – Mike Thornley Experiments with Morphometry – Iain Harley SICAMM Conference – Steve Rose BIBBA members can download a pdf copy of the full magazine for personal […]
[…]Mike Saunders Scottish Centenary Conference Sedbergh Breeding Group – Andrew Royce North Wales QueenRearing – Steve Rose BIBBA Scottish Conference BIBBA members can download a pdf copy of the full magazine for personal […]
[…]Hazelhurst The way forward – Will Messenger Inbreeding part 2 – Dorian Pritchard Simple QueenRearing – Dinah Sweet The Native Bee – Pam Hunter Dave Cushman – Roger Patterson John Dews Obituary – various Book Review – Philip Denwood The Rose Hive Method: Challenging Conventional Beekeeping, by Tim Rowe. BIBBA Trustees BIBBA members can download a pdf copy of […]
[…]Roger Patterson Inbreeding part 1 – Dorian Pritchard Thoughts on Morphology – Roger Patterson Queenrearing for one – Albert Knight Conference law – Dorian Pritchard Trustees Report 2010 – Dinah Sweet Financial Statements – 2010 BIBBA members can download a pdf copy of the full magazine for personal […]
[…]David Allen Beekeeping notes – Willie Robson Small scale queenrearing – John Dews Expansion & queenrearing – Chris Broad Queenrearing on a small scale – Tom Robinson JZBZ frame bar – Roger Patterson Inbreeding – Tom Robinson Pesticides and colony losses – Eric Mussen Isle of Man workshop – Doris Fischler A note on MorphPlot – Peter […]
[…]BIBBA record card – Philip Denwood Groups – Terry Clare A model agreement – Terry Clare Queenrearing group – Roger Patterson Warnholz Mini BiVo nuc – Dave Cushman The Harding Mini Nuc – John Harding Bee improvement – Roger Patterson Entombment follow-up – Dave Cushman BBKA Forum – Roger Patterson Morphometry Course – Dinah Sweet BIBBA members can download […]
[…]some of the myths Delegates will leave the course with the confidence and skills to start rearingqueens and developing their own bee stocks. Who is it for? This course is aimed at beekeepers who:- currently manage several colonies know the “basics” of beekeeping, i.e. the life cycles, swarming procedure of a colony, disease recognition, etc, are able to recognise […]
[…]some of the myths Delegates will leave the course with the confidence and skills to start rearingqueens and developing their own bee stocks. Who is it for? This course is aimed at beekeepers who:- currently manage several colonies know the “basics” of beekeeping, i.e. the life cycles, swarming procedure of a colony, disease recognition, etc, are able to recognise […]
We have been queenrearing and improving stocks of local bees since 2015, based in the medieval garden and a small more private are on Godolphin Hill, we work closely with the B4 group, CBIBBG and the Cornish Bees Trelluswell group. Bob Black Beekeepers unite to save Native Bees in Cornwall Representatives of 4 bee groups came together at […]
[…]their bees and those locally. There will be information to help beekeepers to produce their own queens from stock that suits their environment, rather than relying on buying queens, possibly imported, that may not. Other beekeeping topics to suit everyone, whatever their experience or interest. We hope to help beekeepers to understand their bees better, so they can develop management […]
[…]in the lecture room were stimulating and informative and proved a solid basis for the practical queenrearing demonstrations that followed on the second day, along with the improved weather. As the title implies, the course had as its focus bee improvement and its essential partner, queenrearing. However, it was very wide ranging and of value to every beekeeper […]
From the President – Jo Widdicombe Queenrearing at Exeter – Catherine Mudge One size fits all – Baruch Livneh Battling the Bandits – Dorian Pritchard Adventures in Beekeeping – Brian Ripley BIBBA Conference 2018 – Roger Patterson SICAMM Conference 2018 – Jo Widdicombe Aimo Nurminen – Lassi Kauko BIBBA members can download a pdf copy of the full magazine […]
[…]experienced members to: • Assess the quality of their colonies • Identify queens suitable for queen-rearing and drone-production • Learn to graft/transfer larvae for stock improvement programmes • Consolidate desirable traits by collaborative queen-rearing • Provide nucs for local beekeepers to develop into […]
[…]having ideal conditions I have had to make do with what is available I have found that larvae for queenrearing can survive outside the hive and be transported for much longer than is usually said Winter Losses – Beowulf Cooper a necessary part of strain maintenance … SICAMM Conference – Philip Denwood Finland, from 12th-17th July 2018 Locally Adapted […]
Overview of aims of the Group: QueenRearing will only be carried out using IOW mongrel stock, members will be encouraged to keep records of all their own stock, using only those considered to be worthy of passing on their bloodlines. At present no drone rearing is possible due to the variety of both beekeepers and imported stock. Hopefully this […]
[…]scale, Part 1 – Dr.Dorian Pritchard SICAMM Conference 2006 – Philip Denwood York and District QueenRearing Programme 2006 – Tom Robinson Obituary: Alan Bernard Hinchley – David Allen Bee Improvement Magazine: subject index. Issues 1-25 – Philip Denwood BIBBA members can download a pdf copy of the full magazine for personal […]
[…]day. Wally Thrale Bee improvement and conservation in Southern England. Terry Clare Galtee Group queenrearing workshop. Jim Ryan Bee improvement and conservation in County Louth. Medway and North Kent Bee Breeding Group (MedBees). Terry […]
[…]Dorian Pritchard Impressions of Russia Jo Widdicombe The QueenRearing Day, Isle of Wight Ian King Queenrearing at Alnwick Brian Ripley Setting up the Ulster Bee Improvement Group (UBIG) Mervyn Eddie DEFRA Consultation Terry Clare Update on Stratford-upon-Avon Bee Improvement Group Peter Edwards Morphometry made easy — eventually! Peter Edwards Varroa destructor and winter losses Terry Clare Nature Reserves […]
[…]Bee – Brian Milward Inbreeding in the Honeybee – Dorian Pritchard Galtee Bee Breeders’ Group QueenRearing Workshop – Claire Chavasse Obituary: Claire Chavasse – Micheál Mac Giolla Coda Gormanston and BIBBA – Terry Clare BIBBA General Meeting, Gormanston – John Hendrie The Gormanston Summer Course – Sandra Unwin What is BIBBA For? – Brian Dennis Reflections – Terry Clare […]
[…]BKA Bee Improvement Group – Peter Edwards Project Discover – Mervyn Eddie Techniques for Queenrearing & Introduction – Albert Knight BIBBA members can download a pdf copy of the full magazine for personal […]
[…]years. He became the voice of BIBBA and was indefatigable in promoting the native bee, queenrearing, and BIBBA. Apart from fulfilling his secretarial duties, he produced numerous leaflets and computer programs. In 1981, following a beekeeping tour of Germany, he was involved in the establishment of an isolated mating site at Spurn Point. At this time, he was the […]
[…]perceived problems in producing queens in the U.K. Overwintering bees and queens. Demystifying queenrearing. Simple queenrearing methods. Simple and efficient ways to produce nuclei. Suggested methods for BKAs to supply bees and queens to members/beginners. Methods for small and larger quantities. Benefits of teaching apiaries. Producing bees and queens in teaching apiaries. Queenrearing as a collective exercise. […]
[…]perceived problems in producing queens in the U.K. Overwintering bees and queens. Demystifying queenrearing. Simple queenrearing methods. Simple and efficient ways to produce nuclei. Suggested methods for BKAs to supply bees and queens to members/beginners. Methods for small and larger quantities. Benefits of teaching apiaries. Queenrearing facility in teaching apiaries. Queenrearing as a collective exercise. Producing […]
[…]perceived problems in producing queens in the U.K. Overwintering bees and queens. Demystifying queenrearing. Simple queenrearing methods. Simple and efficient ways to produce nuclei. Suggested methods for BKAs to supply bees and queens to members/beginners. Methods for small and larger quantities. Benefits of teaching apiaries. Queenrearing facility in teaching apiaries. Queenrearing as a collective exercise. Producing […]
[…]perceived problems in producing queens in the U.K. Overwintering bees and queens. Demystifying queenrearing. Simple queenrearing methods. Simple and efficient ways to produce nuclei. Suggested methods for BKAs to supply bees and queens to members/beginners. Methods for small and larger quantities. Benefits of teaching apiaries. Queenrearing facility in teaching apiaries. Queenrearing as a collective exercise. Producing […]
[…]perceived problems in producing queens in the U.K. Overwintering bees and queens. Demystifying queenrearing. Simple queenrearing methods. Simple and efficient ways to produce nuclei. Suggested methods for BKAs to supply bees and queens to members/beginners. Methods for small and larger quantities. Benefits of teaching apiaries. Queenrearing facility in teaching apiaries. Queenrearing as a collective exercise. Producing […]
[…]perceived problems in producing queens in the U.K. Overwintering bees and queens. Demystifying queenrearing. Simple queenrearing methods. Simple and efficient ways to produce nuclei. Suggested methods for BKAs to supply bees and queens to members/beginners. Methods for small and larger quantities. Benefits of teaching apiaries. Queenrearing facility in teaching apiaries. Queenrearing as a collective exercise. Producing […]
[…]and methods. Demonstrations and workshops on practical subjects, such as colony assessment and queenrearing. Publications and guidance on all aspects of bee improvement and queenrearing. Support projects in areas with a high level of native bees. Courses on bee improvement and raising queens, using both natural methods the bees present us with that will suit the ordinary […]
[…]survey last year where 4,763 beekeepers fed back to a range of topical beekeeping questions around queenrearing. Some typical feedback included: Why purchase your own queens rather than rear your own? Not enough experience (41%), not enough time (17%), to improve colony temperament (35%) and to improve colony productivity (25%) What form of assistance would help you to raise […]
[…]including Bee Improvement Programmes in the British Isles and Ireland; Supporting and developing queen-rearing operations and local/regional mating stations for the use of beekeepers in the relevant area; Supporting local Beekeeping Associations who are interested in supporting native and near-native bees; Campaigning to change beekeeping practices that work against native, near-native and locally adapted honey bees, Working with other beekeeping […]
QueenRearing – my preferred method by Jo Widdicombe Setting Up a Breeding Conservation Group BIBBA members can download a pdf copy of the full magazine for personal […]
[…]area’. How long before I can select a ‘breeder queen’? Much has been written about queenrearing but surprisingly little about assessment of colonies and selecting which queen to breed from. What there is, can be off-putting as, often, such a long-winded process is recommended that few of us would ever reach an end-result. Particularly in the first season, one […]
[…]a trio of tykes. Lester appreciated what Beowulf was proposing and he and a friend started a queenrearing project in the heights above Holme Firth, long before Compo, Cleggy and Norah Batty entered our lives. The strong winds over the Pennines proved too much for successful queen mating so they retrenched into the Holme Valley and went for honey, […]
[…]swarm! Simple queen propagation – there’s no need to worry initially, about complex methods of queenrearing (unless you want to). Simple splits can raise a lot of queens. When I first became a commercial Beekeeper, I had only 6 colonies but by splitting each of these, I had 32 by the end of the season (not much honey though)! […]
[…]and other beekeepers, favour the use of imported queens in their operations. A more developed queenrearing and breeding industry has grown up in Europe and around the world than in the UK, partly due to more favourable weather conditions, but also perhaps due to a lack of initiative by UK Government and beekeeping organizations. DEFRA formed a committee in […]
[…]and offering mated queens or even nucs to you in late June. We have been researching and making queen banks in the hope we can hold our best queens a little longer this year. Another success from last year was the social gatherings at a local pub, this started in April and unless we can meet via a Zoom session, […]
[…]and methods. Demonstrations and workshops on practical subjects, such as colony assessment and queenrearing. Publications and guidance on all aspects of bee improvement and queenrearing. Support projects in areas with a high level of native bees. Courses on bee improvement and raising queens, using both natural methods the bees present us with that will suit the ordinary beekeeper, […]
[…]gained. It will cover such things as the record card and record-keeping, selecting breeder queens, queenrearing techniques, working in groups/Group Handbook, dominating an area with the selected strain/establishing a strain, selection of local stock/refining the native strain, and availability and distribution of surplus queens from other beekeepers. In the meantime, the Programme is being piloted at various apiaries around […]
[…]the first to be replaced in the spring, the colonies often being used for the earlier rounds of queenrearing. In September 2019, BIBBA Chair Karl Colyer was the victim of a road incident that left him unable to prepare his bees for winter. This and flooding meant he had heavy winter losses, from which he spent the spring and […]
[…]to improve the native strain considerably.”2 A local farmer, Niall McNeill, was trained in queenrearing. Queens and nucs were sent regularly to the mainland. In 1945, Eva Crane, Director of the International Bee Research Association in the U.K., recorded in her diary a visit to Colonsay and Oronsay and her interest in finding Black Bees on the islands, which […]
[…]queens. It is rather annoying when a cage falls off the holder, releasing the virgin into a queenrearing colony. It is difficult to keep all the compatible parts together – in use they get mixed up – so, as I don’t like wasting things, I nailed a bar in the frame so that if the cage did fall off […]
