pest control – Petersfield and District Beekeepers Association

Tending Hives during Covid-19 May 26, 2020
National Bee Unit Beebase advice about COVID-19 and Beekeeping It is suggested you print out and carry a copy when going to tend your bees at your BeeBase registered apiaries. Updated version with Logos 200403_COVID19_guidance.pdf As well as social distancing and apiary hygiene advice please note the following paragraph If you have tested positive for […]
Honeybee Swarms May 25, 2020
A honeybee colony swarming is a natural process. It's the colony reproducing by the old queen leaving with some of the bees. They leave their hive and find somewhere to hang in a cluster until the scout bees decide on their new home. If you think you've got a swarm please use our Swarm Collector […]
Swarm removal May 22, 2020
There are over 250 types of bees in the UK but there is only one european honey bee (Apis mellifera). Please see below to identify what type of bee you have and who to approach for help and information. Our members are volunteers who can only help with honey bees. If you feel you need […]
Asian Hornet Team map May 22, 2020
You will find our advice here Please action this asap to ensure we can all help the Government in the coordinated response to this invasive species. The Asian Hornet Team can arrange assistance with the identification of suspect Asian hornet sightings or leads. The AHT training exercise is ready for members please click here The exercise […]