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On the initiative of Beekeeping Association of Slovenia (BAS) the Republic of Slovenia is going to propose to the United Nations (UN) that May 20th is declared WORLD BEE DAY.
Yet again, the tribe’s beekeepers had a great day out at Sean Osborn’s farm. The sun was out and the place was buzzing. We all
May I take this opportunity to say thanks to Eoghan and John for inviting us to set up this new Bee Club. I have learnt so much with the trip to John’s home and the talk in Flannery’s hotel.
Below is the bee flora section from the FIBKA website, – Rebecca Dixon is currently compiling a small article for Tribes on planting for bees in the west.
There is also a good British magazine called Beecraft. The address for this mag. is Bee Craft Ltd., 107 Church Street, Werrington, Peterborough PE4 6QF, England. You can get a digital edition of this mag for £16 per annum or hard copy with free online edition for £51.
One of the things that worry beginner beekeepers most in the early months or even years is when bees gather at the entrance to their hives. Novices immediately think that there is something disastrously wrong and that they have somehow failed. This is not necessarily so. But here is a…
Why would you even want to get involved with stinging insects in the first place? Well, there are several reasons. The original reason for keeping bees was likely for the honey. If you kept the hives nearby, you would not need to hunt around to find a hive and if you found one, you might have to climb…
Propolis is one of the least known products of a bee hive and the least understood by those who have heard of it. It is
A bee-friendly garden will help honey bees and the environment. The Irish honey bee population tends to fluctuate from year to year. This is often
How to Start Beekeeping in Ireland. You may have figured that out already that after reading all the books and watching a ton of YouTube videos you still seem to be missing a link or two. You just can’t quite get started. What to do?
Beeswax is a mystery to most people. Most have heard of honey and they know that honey bees are important pollinators, but do you know
The waggle dance is much more than it appears on the surface. Honeybees have many unusual ways to communicate with each other, most of which
It is a common failing with beekeepers to attempt to control swarming without understanding the process. This is simple to learn, is usually very reliable, and is as follow.
The production and availability of nuclei is paramount to the success of the beekeeping industry in Ireland. Without the constant availability of nuclei, beginners cannot
