About the Asian Hornet – Vespa Velutina
An Invasive Species It all started in 2004, when a mated Asian Hornet queen accidentally escaped its native range in
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Government Response Underway Following Confirmed Sighting of an Asian Hornet
Asian Hornet (also known as the Yellow-legged Hornet) poses a significant threat to Ireland’s biodiversity. New taskforce convened to co-ordinate
Invasive Species – Information
Some information sources on the invasive species, which are adding to the problems of the Irish beekeeper.
NPWS Confirms First Discovery of a Live Specimen Asian Hornet in Ireland
The National Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has confirmed that a single
FIBKA Guidelines on Varroa Destructor
Beekeepers please note; (a) only licenced medications may be used legally in Ireland, strictly according to manufacturers’ instructions, and (b)
Small Hive Beetle
With the confirmation of the Small Hive Beetle in Southern Italy recently, The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Parasite of the Honey Bees
Published by Dr Mary Coffey, this publication endeavors to assist beekeepers in detecting, monitoring and treating when possible diseases in
Integrated Pest Management for Beekeepers … is it an option?
By Dr Mary F Coffey For many decades, Irish beekeepers have been aware of the negative impact which pesticides are
Breif Notes on breeding for Resistance to Varroa
The use of powerful miticides, i.e. pyrethroids in the UK and also organophosphates in other countries, is now seen as
Wasp Traps to Help Your Bees Fight Back
At this time of year (Spring), the wasp’s are out and about. They can easily overrun a weak colony or
Grave Danger from Bee Imports
One of the main reasons for imposing and maintaining a ban on the importation of bees was the danger of importing Varroa. Since Varroa is now wide spread in the country, it may be argued that there is no further need for maintaining such a ban. Nothing could be further from the truth.