The International Meeting of Young Beekeepers (IMYB) is set to return in 2026 with Belfast, Ireland chosen as the official host city. Organized under the ICYB® network, IMYB continues its mission of bringing together young beekeepers from across the globe to exchange knowledge, strengthen international friendships, and celebrate the future of sustainable beekeeping. IMYB 2026 […]
Successful trapping of any AH Queens that may have overwintered here in Ireland and that may be emerging, will remove the need to track, locate and remove their nest later in the season. Each undetected nest that goes to the end of it’s natural lifecycle can produce up to 300-500 gynes, (virgin queens), that will […]
Today’s briefing confirmed the safe and total removal of the Asian Hornet nest in Cork city. Monitoring continues on the site to ensure capture of any remaining hornets that might not have been in the nest at the time of removal. We understand that individuals from the removed nest could remain in the environs for […]
Official Asian Hornet update here from the NBDC Invasive Species Team Lead. Many thanks for your time yesterday and for your continued support of our efforts to ensure Ireland remains free of the Asian Hornet. All organisations involved are committed to eradicating this invasive species from our shores. Media reports We are aware of media […]