In the last week APHA (The Animal and Plant Health Agency) has issued a warning that it is finding many colonies are extremely low on stores. It is recommended that you check your hives regularly, especially if you have just extracted honey, to make sure your colonies do not succumb to starvation.

For advice on feeding and making up syrup solutions please read this document from the National Bee Unit (NBU)

In addition to starvation, many colonies are being attacked by wasps that seem to be around in large numbers at the minute. We have heard from several members who have lost colonies to wasps over the last few weeks. For more information on how to prevent wasp related losses please read this document from the NBU.