A fielday will be organised in November to provide the necessary instruction to members who wish to take their DECA examination. There is about four hours of training required, and this will be followed by an opportunity to sit the exam. More details at the meeting, and in the next newsletter.

Shortly we will be getting calls to pick up swarms again. Usually we contact the nearest beekeeper but if any members wish to collect these, please contact Frank or Mary Ann on 478-3367 so your name can bee added to the list.

To avoid too many calls, place a spare super or a nuc box with the entrance restricted to about 1 inch, on a shed roof or high up some where. Swarms are attracted to established apiary sites and usually find their way into spare equipment.