Posts by Nick Mawby
CaSCA Webinar: Efficiency in Beekeeping
Keeping costs, time and effort to a sensible minimum to achieve an outcome are very useful when making money from beekeeping. Karl (and Roger) share some ideas and the audience offer theirs.
Read MoreCaSCA Webinar: Rescuing Bees from Buildings
Karl Colyer
Karl Colyer shares some videos, photos and stories of various rescues and what you may encounter if you offer this service.
Read MoreCaSCA Offer
We now offer 12 months membership for only £15 if paid by direct debit Subscriptions run for 12 months from date of payment Direct debit offers significant savings in administration compared to other forms of payment, helping us run without paid staff and allowing us to offer a discount on subscriptions paid this way. The…
Read MoreCaSCA Webinar: Writing Your First Business Plan
Kevin Thorn
The webinar for BIBBA members will begin with a short presentation by Kevin Thorn, followed by an open group discussion, allowing members to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from one another.
Read MoreSheepCRM
Managing Your Membership in SheepCRM Expand When you login to the SheepCRM portal(click here) you will arrive at your dashboard; to view or edit your membership details click ‘MEMBERSHIP’ you can then add Joint Member details or change your renewal membership type Then you can change your type of membership from single to joint…
Read MoreBirch, Bees, and Biology: Does Science Suggest We Should Site Hives Near Birch Trees?
The paper is not about bees, but its detailed pollen data (timing, intensity, season length) and species relationships provide useful context for assessing whether birch trees are beneficial companions for apiaries.
Read MoreBen Harden – a simple method of raising queen cells
An undeniable pleasure in beekeeping is handling a good colony of bees headed by a queen that you have raised yourself. Some beekeepers, unfortunately are deterred from queen rearing considering the procedures too complex. The following is an easy to manage method of getting from a selected larva to a ripe queen cell. The method…
Read MoreFebruary 2026 BIBBA Monthly
CaSCA Webinar: Nuc Production By Local Beekeepers, For Local Beekeepers
This webinar explores nuc production as a rewarding and practical source of income, using straightforward, proven methods that have stood the test of time.
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Subtitle Here 50 word summary here before any deformed wings appear. This article explains how “invisible” DWV quietly drains nectar, shortens worker lives and undermines winter survival—and why breeding for viral resistance must join Varroa control in every beekeeper’s toolkit. by the Scientific & Technical Working Group: Karl Colyer and Paul Verrier main text here…
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