Fastnet Area Beekeepers Association
Supporting Bees & Beekeepers in West Cork
Hello Beekepers! Hello all and hoping both you and your bees are keeping well. Word is probably out that you’re keeping bees, so be prepared for the phone calls. “There are bees flying around the eaves of my home and we’re afraid to go out. Could you help?” It’s totally up to you whether you oblige. I’ve travelled sometimes to …
Hello Beekepers! Hello all and apologies for the delay in posting this. May is such a busy month both in the garden and the apiary. I’m tempted – very tempted – to mow the lawn. However, on inspection, the grass is full of flowers – some may refer to them as weeds! I’ll mow later! Of all the months in …
Hello Beekepers! June has brought a bit of sunshine at last and the bees were able to take advantage of the increasing temperatures and the yielding flora. The results are obvious in the hive — we see cells being filled with nectar and pollen being stored. Tips for the Coming Month The MAIN TASK in July is to ensure that …