Exeter Bees

We have beautiful Summer honey. Area Digby & Sowton. Curious to try a jar?

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/03/asian-hornets-overwintered-uk-first-time-dna-testing

Asian hornets overwintered in UK for first time, DNA testing shows Discovery of three queen hornets in East Sussex means it is likely the bee-killing insect will be here for good

Fascinating evening learning about Asian Hornets St George Village Hall

A big thank you to the Exeter Beekeepers for such a brilliant & informative session on Asian Hornets with the Devon Asian Hornet Action team.

Asian hornets are getting closer, with the nearest nest being spotted in Plymouth! These hornets pose a real threat to our precious bees and many other pollinators.

If you're interested in learning more about how to identify and tackle them, check out the BBKA website ( https://www.bbka.org.uk/listing/category/asian-hornet-vespa-velutina ) or on our website ( https://exeterbeekeepers.org.uk/ ).

Thanks also to Cathy and the entire Exeter Beekeeper team for the delicious tea and biscuits!

Exeter scientists make an astonishing discovery: After an attack, bumblebees simply drop out of the air “like a brick.” The bee and hornet hit the ground with such force that the hornet lost its grip.

Buff-tailed bumblebees drop from air ‘like bricks’ to repel hornet attacks Bee and hornet hit ground with such force the attacker is sent scarpering, University of Exeter scientists find

Excellent talk from Zoe from the University of Exeter on research with bees. Super exciting to hear about the usage of an observation hive. Well done! And thanks to the cateriuteam for the great bacon butties 🥪!