Tag Archives: Hornets

ONBG Meeting, October 2022 – 10th anniversary gathering

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Paul

On a mild autumnal day, 14 happy beekeepers attended our 10th birthday gathering – yes, Oxfordshire Natural Beekeeping Group has now been around for a decade! This could only mean one thing – lots of cake! Oh and bees. Highlights … Continue reading →

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Asian Hornet found in UK [Update]

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Lynne

The National Bee Unit have confirmed today 20th September 2016 that the Asian hornet has been spotted in Tetbury area of Gloucestershire. A control zone is being set up within a radius of three miles of the sighting and a … Continue reading →

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Good news, bad news, robber screens and bee stings

Posted on September 3, 2012 by itsonlyausername

Hello All, Well its been an interesting time indeed. First of all my hive was robbed of honey in less than two days by bees from a group of 5 hives placed on the farm near me. I am told … Continue reading →

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