May Bee Group Meeting with Ben Moore

1.30 for a 2pm start

2pm - Whats happening in my hive? 

Followed by our monthly Speaker - TBA

Ben is an apiarist, environmentalist, father, food-lover and the owner of Ben’s Bees. Being exposed to nature and farming from an early age, and with three decades of experience behind him, Ben started Ben’s Bees in 2008. Since then, his company has expanded to include beekeeping, honey production, the safe rehoming of bee colonies, wasp nest removal, international mentoring, media and education. With a focus on ethical and natural beekeeping practices, Ben is committed to educating the community about bees and their vital connection to the environment and our everyday lives. Ben will be talking about Varroa and the safe use of Oxalic acid treatment; Varroa controller heat box and how its used; new wax moths treatments; winter jobs and some equipment show and tell!

Join us and keep up to date with local conditions that effect your hive, connect with other beekeepers, share resources, improve your apiary skills and learn more about honeybee ecology.

Non members are welcome too. Meetings are held at ECOSS, 711 Old Warburton Road, Wesburn, in the ‘Coop’ (past the old house, over the green, down the bottom). Gold coin donation appreciated.