Pesticides affect bees' spatial memories, finds study - Country File

"Thats the finding of a new study by scientists at Royal Holloway, University of London, which found that bees exposed to neonicotinoids were less able to forage effectively. It also found that navigation was affected and valuable natural resources were being wasted by the bees. Liz Samuelson, lead author and PhD student from the School of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, said: ...."

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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