This day is being facilitated by North Shropshire BKA in conjunction with the National Bee Unit and is an opportunity to bring your disease recognition skills up to date. Regional and seasonal bee inspectors will deliver both theory and practical workshops, covering all aspects of disease recognition.
As there will be live bees at the venue, participants will be required to bring laundered bee suits along with clean wellies and gloves
The day will cover:
Foul brood – both AFB and EFB
Varroa
Nosema
Sac brood
Bald brood
Chalk brood
Chilled brood
Drone laying queen or laying workers
Small hive beetle
Hornets
Tropilaelaps
The cost will be £10 to include coffee or tea (bring own lunch).
e-mail Ann Johnson: