AFB in South Aberdeenshire

[Greengage]

When the Bee pest Ireland bill was passed in 1908 there was a fine of £5 that equates to £540 in todays money, (according to google calculator)There is no penalty today, Nor is there anyone to Know. Now before you start telling me its the law and you should and must do this I know, but there are lots of Keepers of bees who are outside all regulation, Neither members of clubs or affiliated to organisations. Because we have no Inspection I doubt if lots would know what to look for, I know keepers of bees who still cannot see eggs or tell the differance between queens and drones.
http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/l...t-ireland-bill

[madasafish]

When the Bee pest Ireland bill was passed in 1908 there was a fine of £5 that equates to £540 in todays money, (according to google calculator)There is no penalty today, Nor is there anyone to Know. Now before you start telling me its the law and you should and must do this I know, but there are lots of Keepers of bees who are outside all regulation, Neither members of clubs or affiliated to organisations. Because we have no Inspection I doubt if lots would know what to look for, I know keepers of bees who still cannot see eggs or tell the differance between queens and drones.
http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/l...t-ireland-bill

I am mentoring - sorry .. helping out in problems when she rings me- one lady who is in the position GG describes. Not registered, not a member...and lost three hives over the past three winters. The current one is her fourth...