Events

Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret that this month's meeting has been cancelled.  The next one will be on 17th October.

A talk by Dylan Gussman on "Biotechnical Varroa Control". Few threats have reshaped beekeeping as dramatically as the arrival of Varroa destructor. Understanding the biology and life cycle of the mite is essential, as it underpins every management option available. While chemical treatments remain widely used for their convenience, biotechnical […]

Clear and Present Dangers – Tropilaelaps and other threats heading our way up the M3, by: Mark Cooper (Trustee Hampshire BKA and Asian Hornet Coordinator) and David Holloway (Trustee Hampshire and Basingstoke BKAs)  Mark Cooper - I am a recently retired IT consultant specialising in network and application performance monitoring.  I […]

Honey Tasting and Christmas Social led by Sue Howe Bring your own Honey and Mead for tasting and vote on your favourite, including a presentation on how to prepare your hive products for formal showing at the Hampshire and National Honey Shows.

Introduction to Queen Rearing by Philip Latham Trustee HBA and South West Hants BKA Like many of us I began beekeeping on a whim 8 yrs ago. I quickly discovered this interest is dangerously addictive needing increasing input each year. Keeping bees is not a solitary endeavour and through your […]