Looking for local honey made by local bees and offered for sale by local beekeepers? Some of our Members are able to offer products from their own hives for sale, either ‘from the door’, or from small local village stores or market stalls. More…
Looking for local honey made by local bees and offered for sale by local beekeepers? Some of our Members are able to offer products from their own hives for sale, either ‘from the door’, or from small local village stores or market stalls. More…
“Foragers and gardeners should check hedges carefully to avoid disturbing an Asian hornet nest. Normally they don’t attack, but if you are near a nest, or disturb it, they can become extremely aggressive and dangerous.” More…
Our Honeybee Swarm Collection Coordinator provides this update to his advice first published last year about dealing with the newly arrived Tree Bumblebee that has a particular preference for nesting in bird boxes and can be very aggressive …. More…
Sighting of the Asian hornet confirmed in Gloucestershire – the first time it has been discovered in the UK. Smaller than our native hornet, the Asian hornet poses no greater risk to human health than a bee. However, they do pose a risk to honey bees. More…