Healthy Bee and Disease Day

 

This day is being facilitated by North Shropshire BKA in conjunction with the National Bee Unit and is an opportunity to bring your disease recognition skills up to date. Regional and seasonal bee inspectors will deliver both theory and practical workshops, covering all aspects of disease recognition.
As there will be live bees at the venue, participants will be required to bring laundered bee suits along with clean wellies and gloves 

The day will cover:
Foul brood – both AFB and EFB
Varroa
Nosema
Sac brood
Bald brood
Chalk brood
Chilled brood
Drone laying queen or laying workers
Small hive beetle
Hornets
Tropilaelaps

 

The cost will be £10 to include coffee or tea (bring own lunch).   

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The Association's apiary in North Shropshire

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The Association maintains an apiary at an organic farm in North Shropshire. We hold regular meetings at the apiary during the summer, where members old and new can gain experience in handling bees.

Our Vision

visionWe encourage and develop
the art and science of bee keeping


visionWe strive to educate
Through group meetings, practical out apiary events and educational support 

NSBKA

The North Shropshire Beekeepers' Association - to encourage and develop the art and science of bee keeping