Author Archives: Meridian Beekeepers’ Association

If you think you have a swarm of honey bees, here’s what to do: 1.Don’t panic! You may have seen the bees arrive, swirling through the air accompanied by a deafening buzz, but they’re at their least defensive during a swarm and pose little or no threat to us. OK you’ve made your point! BeesContinueContinue reading “Have you got a swarm?”

Meridian member Catherine Pardoe wrote to Flick Drummond, MP for Meon Valley to express her concern about the recent authorisation of a Neonicotinoid treatment for sugar beet. Here is the response. It only serves to emphasis the need to keep up the pressure. Here is a link to the petition on the Government website PetitionContinueContinue reading “Neonicotinoids”

This page displays locally-produced honey and hive products. These are offered for sale by local beekeepers and their contact details can be found here. Most Meridian members have eaten or sold their 2022 crop (independent grocers have an insatiable appetite for local honey!) but keep an eye on this page, more will be offered inContinueContinue reading “Honey and hive products for sale”

With the start of the active season fast approaching, we’ve been considering how we might better manage our bees. Our aim is to make running Meridian’s apiaries fun for everyone and to provide an opportunity for members to acquire new skills. We also want to make sure our bees are well looked after. Rather thanContinueContinue reading “Apiary management”