South Chilterns Beekeepers' Association.
Getting a buzz out of bees ........chair@scbka.org
Health
“Are you concerned about the health of your Bees or would just like some reassurance that all is well?”
We have 3 experienced beekeepers who have completed the National Bee Unit’s training on Bee Health and can check your bees are healthy.
They hold test kits for the 2 notifiable diseases AFB and EFB.
SCBKA Bee Health Advisor contact details:
John White 07866457578 Pangbourne area <jkwhite70@hotmail.co.uk>
Linda Clarke 01491 613329 Watlington area <lclarke12@btinternet.com>
Steve Radford 0118 9402736 Wargrave area <stephen.radford@btinternet.com>
National Bee Unit - Seasonal Bee Inspectors [SBIs]: with statutory powers
North of Wallingford : Phil Spillane 07775 119 470 email : phillip.spillane@apha.gsi.gov.uk
South of Wallingford : Dan Etheridge 07979 119 376 email : daniel.etheridge@apha.gsi.gov.uk
American Foul Brood (AFB)
The larva has melted into a stringy goo. This is indicative of AFB
European Foul Brood (EFB)
The larva is discoloured, not pearly white, and has shrunk away from the cell walls.