Save the Native Irish Black Bee

Ten years ago, people thought that the Native Irish Black Bee was extinct

They are not extinct but need our help

This swarm season, I have 24 bait boxes in rotation

Results so far are suggesting that the Native Irish Black Bees are in need of housing, with at least 2 colonies coming to view each bait box across 8 counties

9/10 colonies so far are Native Irish Black Bees with Buckfast being the next most common strain. No visual signs of disease on any colony although thorough testing through Bee Diagnostics will be needed to confirm this

The aim of this campaign is to provide bee-centred housing and to spread the love of beekeeping without chemicals. No wings clipped or painted queens. Honey, not sugar for bees.

Four Aims -

Housing&Protection for the Native Irish Black Bee - Apis Mellifera Mellifera

Education and Accessible Beekeeping for new Beekeepers

Can you help us with this work?

Thank you

Ru