WASPS! by Colette O’Connell This is the time of year when the public takes note of an increase in the number of wasps coming into their homes. Queens have ceased their laying and mated queens are looking for safe crevices, such as roofs (even roofs of beehives), in which to spend the winter months in […]
Category Archives: 2021
Apis mellifera mellifera NIHBS book review by Loretta Neary ‘The Native Irish Honey Bee, Apis mellifera mellifera’ book. The Native Irish Honey Bee Society (NIHBS) are proud of our latest publication, the brainchild of a few but the product of many — in the spirit of the “Meitheal,” i.e., the ancient Irish system of working for […]
Seasonal Notes by Pauline Walsh October We have largely prepared the hives for winter now. The following jobs may be necessary if not already done. Ensure the hives are watertight. Make sure there is ventilation at the top of the hive by inserting matchsticks under the corners. This will prevent condensation within the hive. If […]
Extractors! by Garrett Dempsey Let’s kick-off with a bad joke! A farmer’s kid gets excited every time a tractor passes his farm in rural Ireland. One day, his Dad notices that he doesn’t even lookup when a shiny new Massey Ferguson passes their front door. “Didn’t you notice that tractor”, asks the farmer…” No”, replies […]
Rathborne Candle competition Rathborne Candles have kindly sponsored this competition and donated a beautiful candle fromtheir Botanical Bee collection. Question – Who wrote the well-known song ‘Candle in the wind?’ Send your answer to competition@irishbeekeepersassociation.com While you’re thinking about it, find out why Hexagons are the Bestagons at Join us in discussion on our Facebook […]