West Sussex Bees

Beekeeping for the sake of bees, pollinating the fruit and veg patch plus surrounding area, honey, wax and enjoyment. Always open to learning and sharing.

[Black Mountain Honey @BlackMountHoney]

This is a fluffy bee. Can you beat it with an EVEN fluffier bee?

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[Black Mountain Honey @BlackMountHoney]

Frames come out of the washing soda bath SUPER clean and free of any gunk, wax or propolis. Quick dip in boiler water and then hung out to dry!

[ℭ𝔞𝔯𝔞 | 𝒮𝑒𝓇𝒶𝓅𝒽𝒾𝓂 𝒫𝓇𝒾𝓃𝓉 𝒮𝓉𝓊𝒹𝒾𝑜 @SeraphimPrints]

My brother’s beehive this week!
He built it last year and attracted the bees with lemongrass oil. He went up to Amish country and bought a bee suit and some tools.

He’s just figured it out a step at a time and seems to be pretty successful so far! 🐝

I told him about St. Modomnoc and the Greek beekeeping tradition of bees building their comb around icons.

For his upcoming birthday, I got him some Humming Meadow goods & made an icon print he can put on a frame…just to see what happens. 🤓

(Thanks for the extra sticker, Hollow Trees. His wife will *love* it!)

@LadyHollowTree
@OldHollowTree

[BBKA @britishbee]

This landmark study calculates there are, at a minimum, between 3,700 and 5,200 more bee species buzzing around the world than currently recognised.

https://t.co/DHKwmLorIb

https://t.co/aAiUrS4Waz

[Men's Humor @MensHumor]

This is genius!

[Farmer Bea @HelpingBees]

Did you know most of mass produced honey is fake or highly adulterated? Buy honey from trusted sources or your local beekeeper. Images from @Fortnums who have an excellent selection of honey from around the world.

#foodies #beekeeping

[BBKA @britishbee]

Yellow-legged Asian hornets (YLH) arrived in the UK in 2016

Sightings have increased significantly since 2023

Public, beekeepers and Government aim is eradication

Detecting spring queens is key

Temperatures above 12°C for several days are a trigger for queens to emerge

[BBKA @britishbee]

Legend has it that St. Valentine was a beekeeper & had a great love for the creatures. He was known for his gentle & caring treatment of the bees, & it is said that he would often talk to them and bless them with his prayers.

[BBKA @britishbee]

What's the worst beekeeping advice you have ever been given?

[West Sussex Bees @WSxBees]

@britishbee They don't sting, honestly... 😭

[BBKA @britishbee]

Looking for a great Valentine's Day gift?
How about a jar of delicious local honey directly from a beekeeper 🍯

[BBKA @britishbee]

Queen rearing may require a bit of pre-planning to chose & be familiar with an appropriate method for your scale of beekeeping.
This BBKA guide can be a useful tool.

https://t.co/iMNikPQBlp

[BBKA @britishbee]

Those interested in learning about beekeeping practices and challenges in different parts of the world can attend “Beekeeping Around the World,” a free, six-week webinar series offered by Penn State Extension.

https://t.co/8GuwQBsTRF

[BBKA @britishbee]

A collaboration between apicultural scientists and a Māori land trust in Te Urewera is shedding light on the potential health benefits of propolis

https://t.co/H67zABDl5f

[BBKA @britishbee]

Many local beekeeping associations will be planning & taking bookings for taster sessions and beginners' courses around now.
Joining a local group is an important early step.
You can find your local group here using your postcode on the map

https://t.co/iQVLUTyuXv

[BBKA @britishbee]

BBKA Module 2 – Honey Bee Products & Forage
About half covers bee products, wax & honey, inc. husbandry, harvesting, presentation & storage.
The other half deals with flowers, pollen& nectar & their use by bees
Module 2 has the highest pass rate
Details: https://t.co/YWivDcbloX

[BBKA @britishbee]

Yellow-legged Asian hornet (YLH) identification materials.
Please stay vigilant.

https://t.co/VndC2H0kFy

[Vita Bee Health @VitaBeeHealth]

A new and short paper from #Australia outlines the small hive beetle's #SHB lifecycle and the threat it poses to #honeybees.
https://t.co/JRWjmNoPko