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Apiary Diary

The apiary demonstrations are complete for 2015. The numbers attending were high, with over 40 on a Saturday. The preliminary exam was held on June 6th with all who sat the exam passing it. Well done. The apiary is taking

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Queen Rearing at Coolmore June 7

Mark Newenham of Coolmore Bees is holding a Queen Rearing Day on behalf of NIBHS on Sunday 7th June 2pm (date has been changed from May 31) and has issued an open invitation to any Association Member who wants to attend. Coolmorebees Website.

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Super and Brood Frame assembly instruction videos

We forget how things that the experienced beekeeper take for granted are a whole new experience for the beginner. Take Brood and Super frame assembly. After a good summer a beekeeper will have done dozens but the first few for

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Neonicotinoids – Not just bees in danger?

A report issue by EASAC suggests that a focus on honey bees has distorted the debate around neonicotinoids. But there is more and more evidence that widespread use of neonicotinoids has severe effects on a range of organisms that provide

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First 2015 day at the Apiary

We had our first 2015 demo day at the Apiary on Saturday April 18. About 44 “beginners present”. Pictures thanks to Gretta McCarthy.    

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