Winter Talks – James McMullin from the Llŷn and Eifionydd BKA (LLEBKA)

Arrive from 7:00pm for Tea, Coffee and Refreshments

James McMullin is a speaker and representative associated with the Llŷn and Eifionydd Beekeepers Association (LLEBKA), a local Welsh beekeeping group based around the Llŷn Peninsula and Eifionydd area in North-West Wales.

The Talk: Treatment-Free Beekeeping

The presentation focuses on a natural, sustainable approach to managing honey bee hives.

• Core Concept: Treatment-free beekeeping involves managing bee colonies without using chemical treatments, synthetic pesticides, or artificial pharmaceuticals to control hive pests—most notably the Varroa destructor mite, which is a major threat to honey bee populations worldwide.
• Key Themes:
  • Encouraging natural selection and natural genetic resistance so bees develop their own defenses against pests and diseases.
  • Local bee breeding and adapting native or locally managed stocks to regional climate conditions.
  • Reducing artificial chemical intervention to promote stronger overall hive health and long-term sustainability.

During the session, James McMullin shares practical insights, methods, and real-world experiences regarding how to transition to or maintain a treatment-free apiary.

7:30pm on Tuesday 20th October 2026 at St Paul’s Church Hall, Craig y Don, LL30 1TP