Winter Talk (Warnford)

First hand experience with Asian Hornets – Alan Baxter

A veteran of the Royal Marines, Alan’s 23 years in the Loire Valley saw his apiary experience heavy predation by Asian Hornets and he developed techniques to help his bees survive the onslaught.  He moved to England in 2020 and now manages 20 colonies of gentle bees in 3 Hampshire apiaries.  He founded & runs the Fareham BKA teaching apiary and has completed all the BBKA Modules, holding the General Beekeeping Husbandry Certificate. He continues studying to be a BBKA Master Beekeeper and is halfway through Cornell University’s Master Beekeeper Program.