Ipswich & East Suffolk

Our Annual Bee Safari is a great day. We visit the apiaries of members of the association, in a different area each year. It is really interesting to see how others are set up and the locations they are using. We have our National Bee Unit inspectors with us and they will lead and inspect all the colonies and point out instances of pests and diseases as we go. 

You will need to bring a packed lunch and water, but we will be meeting in a building where there are toilets and water

The way in which the honey bee colony pass through the winter period. Learn how to prepare sugar syrup and how and when to feed bees.

Session Lead: Phil

Learn how comb can be stored to prevent wax moth damage and how mice, green woodpeckers and other pests can be excluded from the hives in winter.

Session Lead: Helen

Extracting honey from combs, straining and bottling of honey suitable for a small-scale beekeeper.

Session Lead: Paul W

Learn a method of queen introduction, how to unite colonies and what precautions should be taken.

Session Lead: Nicola