Events

Reading the combs; Understanding the Biology over the course of the season

Our next webinar is with Jim Agnew who will speak on the subject of Apidea mating hives on 24th March at 7:30 pm. This virtual talk is designed for everyone, from those just thinking about queen rearing to those with years of experience. Jim will talk on how to set up the Apidea, how to […]

Get ready your colonies ready before swarm season and keep your bees!

About this Event Re-active Swarm Control This talk covers the methods of management that can be used to deal with colonies that have started queen cells ie when pre-emptive swarm control has failed. Artificial swarming is the method that can be used if the colony has not already issued a prime swarm. If the prime […]

In this IBAclg webinar, PJ Curran will give guidance on rearing queens. Covered in the webinar Why rear Queens? Best time to start? Equipment needed? Methods, Ben Harden system, Cloake Board, Jenter- Cup Kit, Grafting, Incubator, Apideas Timetable and Planner Hive Records & Selection   EWBA Facebook page to book..limit of 100 places

Virtual Bee Health Workshop 2021 Workshop Speakers: Tom Williamson - Senior Bee Inspector (DAERA). Overview and Update of NI Bee Health and Current Challenges Megan Seymour - Master Beekeeper. How to Make Healthy Increase. Practical Hints and Tips for Queen Rearing Date / Details Thursday 22nd April at 7:30pm via Zoom Register in advance for […]

Drone Congregation Areas – the place to be or the last-chance saloon? About this Event Fascinated by the idea that there might be specific meeting and mating places for drones and queens, Stephen Fleming started looking for them around his apiaries but found one where he least expected. As he discovered more, a pattern seemed […]

Wednesday May 5th, 8pm European Foulbrood Dr Chris Palgrave BSc(Hons), BVM&S, PhD, FHEA, FRCPath, MRCVS Chris graduated from the University of Edinburgh, where he also intercalated a PhD in immunogenetics and comparative pathology at the Roslin Institute. He worked as a practicing vet in the UK and USA before attending the anatomic pathology residency program […]