By Colette O’Connell, PRO of the Irish Beekeepers’ Association CLG Those beekeepers here in Ireland who are interested in preserving and protecting the native black bee Apis m. mellifera, for future generations are only too aware of the ever-increasing pressures on this bee. We are seeing the ever increasing pressures on existing pollinators, as well […]
Tag Archives: asian hornet
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May
May
Late July/August: this is the time of year when the public takes note of an increase in the number of wasps coming into their homes. Queens have ceased their laying and mated queens are looking for safe crevices, roofs, even roofs of beehives, in which to spend the winter months in hibernation, before emerging in […]
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Jan
Jan
At our AGM in 2022, the threat of Asian Hornet was discussed with the following motion passed. The following MOTION was passed unanimously. This AGM acknowledges the danger posed to Irish honey bees and native pollinators by Vespa Velutina, the Asian hornet. This AGM urges DAFM officials, the Government, and Waterford City and County Council, […]