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What do I do if a swarm of bees turns up?

If you have a swarm of bees - DON'T PANIC. The first thing to check is if they are honey bees. If they really are honey bees then ring your local beekeepers association. For more details on how to check what you have got and get help see our swarms page.

If you live near to Bridport in Dorset then you can ring us on 01308 423808.

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Can't resist a bargain
A keen eye for a bargain that David.  Yes, we've bought new hives and other bee paraphenalia from a beekeeper in Devon who has decided to stop beekeeping.  There will be a new colony to bring over t...[more]

paraphenalia   beekeeper   keen eye   dorset   devon   
Posted on Friday 29 August 2008 - 19:10:00

The Duty of all Good or Aspiring to be Responsible Beekeepers
We joined in the one-day seminar at Loders today to address Varroa Management.  A great turnout with beekeepers attending from associations across Devon and Dorset.  It must be said though that not ...[more]

west dorset   timely decisions   beekeeper   hives   bees   
Posted on Sunday 23 November 2008 - 21:15:24