In this latest episode in our beekeeping series, SRUC's Bee Advisory Officer Lorraine Johnston takes us through Varroa - the scourge of many a beekeeper. Lorraine goes through the basics of what Varroa is, how to spot it and what it can lead to.

We’ll be doing more on Varroa in later episodes, as it is quite a detailed subject and a big one for beekeepers to be aware of.

Lorraine is going on the road in the Highlands to spread the word about bee keeping to farmers, crofters and beginners. These are in-person events delivered in partnership with the Farm Advisory Service. You can find out more at the link below to the FAS website.

Links:

FAS events on beekeeping - Nairn and Dingwall

Starting Up Small-Scale Beekeeping – Dingwall

Starting Up Small-Scale Beekeeping – Nairn

FAS resources

Managed pollinators such as honey bees

National Bee Unit

National Bee Unit

Register for the National Bee Unit

National Bee Unit - managing diseases and pests