Wk 9 - Supers
Ipswich & East Suffolk BKA Teaching Apiary, Wherstead Park, IP9 2BJ
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Why and when to add supers. The dangers of robbing and how to avoid it. Learn how to clear honey bees from supers.
Session Lead: Richard
Wk 8 - Requeening
By sbka_admin | 11:36 PM BST, Sun March 29, 2026
Ipswich & East Suffolk BKA Teaching Apiary, Wherstead Park, IP9 2BJ
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Learn a method of queen introduction, how to unite colonies and what precautions should be taken.
Session Lead: Nicola
Wk 7 - Nosema
By sbka_admin | 11:36 PM BST, Sun March 29, 2026
Ipswich & East Suffolk BKA Teaching Apiary, Wherstead Park, IP9 2BJ
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Learn how to check a colony for Nosema (fungus) and understand the effect upon the colony if present.
Session Lead: Jeremy Q
Wk 6 - Flora to hive
By sbka_admin | 11:36 PM BST, Sun March 29, 2026
Ipswich & East Suffolk BKA Teaching Apiary, Wherstead Park, IP9 2BJ
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Learn about the local flora from which honey bees gather pollen and nectar. What is nectar? How is it collected, brought back to the hive, and is converted into honey? Learn about the importance of Pollen, water and propolis.
Session Lead: Paul C