Honeybees welcome friendly migrants to hives but repel raiders - New Scientist

"Honeybees may have a unique system for accepting migrants. Drifting bees that wander into a neighbouring hive may be allowed to stay if the guard bees see fit. Honeybee drift is common in apiaries, where hives are placed closer together. A bee that drifts essentially migrates from its own hive to another, something thought to be unintentional....."

Read more here: New Scientist

The Association's apiary in North Shropshire

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The Association maintains an apiary at an organic farm in North Shropshire. We hold regular meetings at the apiary during the summer, where members old and new can gain experience in handling bees.

Our Vision

visionWe encourage and develop
the art and science of bee keeping


visionWe strive to educate
Through group meetings, practical out apiary events and educational support 

NSBKA

The North Shropshire Beekeepers' Association - to encourage and develop the art and science of bee keeping