hampshire – Meridian Beekeepers’ Association

Soggy Swarms

With the weather being as bad as it has been and our honeybees still swarming. Meridian Swarm Collectors were called out to a swarm that had been out all night in that pouring rain and cold. On arrival, we were surprised at the number of bees that were still there and had also survive theContinueContinue reading “Soggy Swarms”

New Forest apiary meeting, 21 August 2021

The heather this year is magnificent. This photo from Richard’s drone (not that kinda drone!) gives an idea of the available forage. “Shall we go or is it best to cancel?” The now familiar pre-apiary meeting phone call. The weather for Ocknell Pond wasn’t looking good, but as we’d cancelled or postponed most of ourContinueContinue reading “New Forest apiary meeting, 21 August 2021”

Asian hornet

Coming to a garden near you? The Asian hornet is a dangerous, non-native species which has the potential to wreak havoc in the UK. It hails from Southeast Asia and could never have arrived here naturally. Natural History Museum The Asian hornet is already well-established in France (and across continental Europe) and has caused immenseContinueContinue reading “Asian hornet”