Wisconsin Ag: Research May Lead to Solution to the Cause of Bee Deaths

"Beekeepers had been using synthetic miticides to kill the mites, but the mites build up resistance over time. The findings of Dr Kadowaki and colleagues, published in Cell Reports, show promising results for plant-based miticides that render mites unable to locate and attach themselves to the bee larvae...."

Read more here: Wisconsin Agriculture

Read Cell Reports paper: Cell Reports

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