Happy New Year, beekeepers and bee enthusiasts! ππ After a well-deserved break over Christmas and New Year, weβre officially back today, 7th January 2025. Itβs rare for us to step away for such a long time, but this pause gave us the chance to rest, reflect, and spend precious time with family. Now, itβs full steam ahead! π
And what a return! Weβre greeted by a flurry of orders for Poly Nucs, Fondant, and 2025 Bee Pre-Orders. Our Overwintered Nucs, available from April 2025, are in high demand, with allocation starting to fill up quickly. If youβre planning for the upcoming season, we strongly recommend placing your pre-order soon to secure your spot. Once the allocation is gone, there wonβt be any more available until 2026! https://bshoneybees.co.uk/collections/nucs
Exciting News!
The countdown is on for The Beekeeping Show in Telford on Saturday, 22nd February 2025! ποΈ Keep an eye on our websiteβweβll soon be taking pre-orders for collection at the event. Remember, our 2-in-1 Poly Nucs are proudly made here in the UK using high-quality EPS (Expanded Polystyrene). Unlike the cheap Chinese replicas made with EPP, our Nucs are built to last. By supporting us, youβre choosing quality and helping us stand against knock-offs. πͺπ¬π§
Seasonal Tips for Your Bees
π Hefting: Continue checking your hive weights. If they feel light, add fondantβyour bees may have developed a Christmas sweet tooth!
π Oxalic Treatments: If youβre trickling or vaporising, now is the time to finish while the brood nest is still small. Be careful not to release too much hive heat.
π Flooding/Snow: For those affected by the severe weather, weβre thinking of you and hope your bees are safe.
Looking Ahead
Weβre working on new EPS products during 2025 and are forming a focus group to trial prototypes (free of charge!) and provide feedback. If youβve used our services or purchased our bees, weβd love for you to get involvedβsend us a message if youβre interested!
As always, winter is the perfect time to prep for the season. Letβs aim for a strong start and make 2025 a fantastic year for beekeeping! π₯πΒ #BSHoneyBeesLtdΒ #Beekeeping2025