Treatment of Bee Sting Allergies – By Dr Aarn Huissoon, MB, PhD, FRCP, FRCPath This article was written by the author and supported with a financial grant by ALK-Abello. Allergic reactions to bee stings are relatively uncommon, but beekeepers have a higher chance of such reactions compared to the general population1. When they […]
Asian Hornet Conference – by Colette O’Connell Colette O’Connell ASIAN HORNET – BBKA – Webinar Conference – Saturday, 6th March, 2021 Vespa Velutina, Asian Hornet, or the Yellow Legged Hornet. Saturday, 6th March dawned with a fresh spring feel to the day, and there awaiting me was a message with a link for this day […]
Chasing Bees back in 2016 – by Pauline Walsh Collecting swarms and handling bees comes with experience. This is how it went back in 2016. First swarm call was on the 12th May; the bees had gone into a chimney. On my arrival the following day, the swarm had gone – they were only resting […]
Seasonal Beekeeping Notes – by Myfanwy Blissett If you haven’t done so already, it’s time for a full inspection. The bees are very active and numbers in the hive are increasing rapidly. Pollen and nectar will be coming in and the queen should be laying well. Check the entrance first, there should be plenty of […]
Irish Beekeepers’ Association Tree Week 2021 – by Colette O’Connell Colette O’Connell Each year, the Irish Beekeepers’ Association CLG, ever mindful of the beneficial role of trees for honey bees, arranges the supply of native Irish trees, donated by Coillte, to members around the country. Affiliated associations on the ground ensure that the trees get […]