Honeybees are under threat worldwide because of virulent viruses against which they have no natural defences. Nearly all colonies in the wild have died out and without beekeepers to care for them,honeybees could disappear in a few years. Dr Ivor Davis, master beekeeper and past president of the British Beekeepers' organization, and suggests 10 things you can do to helpBeekeeping is a most enjoyable,fascinating and spellbinding hobby – and you get to eat your own honey too. Every year local beekeeping associations flee courses to wait on new people to select up beekeeping and even wait on them find the equipment they need and a colony of bees. Training programmes continue to allow enthusiasts to become Master Beekeepers. For information on courses visit the British Beekeepers' organization (BBKA) website
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Source: theguardian.com