Summer 2019

At last the summer has arrived. We trust your bees are enjoying the warmer weather. Through the membership e-mails there is syrup for sale at discounted rates, the apiary meetings continue at Avoncroft & the Jinney Ring and the extractor group is just starting to whir into motion as the honey is starting to be extracted.

 The season has been busy so far with swarms reported and caught. The swarm to the left had decided to settle into an underground hole so needed a good amount of encouragement to return to a new upturned swarm collector prior to being rehomed.

 The queen in the righthandside picture is from another swarm and is starting to lay well with the onset of more settled weather and the signs of a good honey flow. A valued NEWBKA member mentioned to me that as a result of increased colonies it is always a good idea to check how many stocks you are insured for and adjust your insurance as necessary - a good reminder.