National Bee Unit- BeeBase
NBKA recommends that all our members register on BeeBase. The advantages to beekeepers are described on the site.
Also don't forget to tick the box on your membership form that allows BeeBase to share your contact details.
https://www.nationalbeeunit.com
There is a wealth of helpful information on the website to help you with your beekeeping.
Also don't forget to tick the box on your membership form that allows BeeBase to share your contact details.
https://www.nationalbeeunit.com
There is a wealth of helpful information on the website to help you with your beekeeping.
Alerts and Reports from the National Bee Unit
The Asian Hornet has Arrived in Gloucestershire
21st September 2016
Oh dear, the dreaded day has arrived. Yellow legs, the Asian hornet has been found near Tetley, Gloucestershire. Two have been found. One dead and one live. It points to there being a nest somewhere nearby. A 3 mile radius is being searched with infrared equipment as per the plan that has been on standby. The arrival has been anticipated for several years as it arrived in France in 2004. Thought to have come to France in pottery from China.
Let's hope we have a really cold winter to kill off hibernating queens.
Let's hope we have a really cold winter to kill off hibernating queens.
Identifying an Asian hornet
- Vespa velutina queens are up to 3cm (1.2in) in length; workers up to 2.5cm (1in)
- Entirely dark brown or black velvety body, bordered with a fine yellow band
- Only one band on the abdomen: fourth abdominal segment almost entirely yellow/orange
- Legs brown with yellow ends
- Head black with an orange-yellow face
Animal and Plant Health Agency
North East Report 2015- Ivor Flatman (Regional Bee Inspector)
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