Latest Past Events
“Pathogen spillover among communities of bees” – a talk by Robert Paxton
Your place!Robert Paxton Honey bees host a number of viruses, chief among which is deformed wing virus (DWV). The virus is nowadays found in a variety of other insect species, particularly other bee species, which...
Social Evening at the National Honey Show
Sandown Park Race CourseRobert Pickard “in conversation” with Randy Oliver Tickets £30 on the day, from the stand at the National Honey Show, or £25 in advance from our website.
“Nutrition in Honeybees and Humans” – a talk by Prof. Robert Pickard
Your place!Honeybees share 60% of their genes with humans and, therefore, have many similarities in their nutritional requirements. Both populations need oxygen, water, sugars, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins. They have to gather about forty...