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Mel Menai Honey Company supplies pure honey, nucleus colonies and queens. Gwenyn Du Cymreig, tawel a chryf

We breed calm, hardy Welsh Black Bees

Mae Cwmni Mêl Menai yn gwerthu mêl, niwcau a brenhinesau.

Five wasps entered this tunnel. The guard bees pushed all five back out.Wasp pressure has been heavy around some of my n...
01/08/2026

Five wasps entered this tunnel. The guard bees pushed all five back out.

Wasp pressure has been heavy around some of my nucs, so I’ve been testing an entrance I designed to make them easier for the bees to defend.

Instead of providing a straight route into the nuc, anything entering must pass through a long, narrow tunnel. This creates a confined point where the guard bees can confront wasps before they reach the inside.

I’ve fitted the entrances to several of my nucs. One happened to be under heavy wasp pressure while I was filming. Within a few minutes, five wasps entered the tunnel and the guard bees pushed them all back out. Meanwhile, the bees quickly learned the new route and continued flying normally.

This is one short observation from one nuc, so I’m now gathering longer-term feedback from other beekeepers using them.

After I first shared the design, the stock I had available sold out and I had to make more. Around 40 entrances went out to beekeepers across the UK over the following week. The early feedback has been really encouraging, so I’ve made another run available.

The introductory price is £5 each. Postage is £3.55 using a 48-hour service.

Each disc is 125mm in diameter. They fit Maisemore and BS Honey Bees poly nucs directly. They also appear to fit Paynes poly nucs if the screw position is moved, although I haven’t personally confirmed the Paynes fit yet.

The design is patent pending.

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https://nectarmap.com/equipment/anti-robbing-entrance-disc-compatible-with-maisemore-and-bs-honey-bees-poly-nucs/

Follow Mêl Menai Honey for longer-term test results, fitting information and feedback from other beekeepers.

Are you seeing unusually heavy wasp pressure around your nucs this year?

🍯✨ New Arrival! Indulge in the Golden Goodness of Mêl Menai Raw Welsh Honey! ✨🍯We’re absolutely delighted to announce th...
22/07/2026

🍯✨ New Arrival! Indulge in the Golden Goodness of Mêl Menai Raw Welsh Honey! ✨🍯

We’re absolutely delighted to announce that we’re now stocking Mêl Menai Raw Welsh Honey! This isn’t just any honey; it’s a labor of love from a dedicated family of beekeepers in North Wales, whose passion for nature shines through every jar. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🐝

What makes Mêl Menai truly special? It’s crafted by the incredible Welsh Black Bees, the original honeybees of Britain! These resilient bees forage on the pristine wildflowers and woodlands around the Menai Strait. Their unique contribution results in a distinct, rich flavor profile that captures the true essence of this beautiful region.

Each small batch is cold-extracted and unblended, preserving all the natural enzymes, antioxidants, and the unique character of the honey. By choosing Mêl Menai, you’re not only enjoying a delicious, natural product but also supporting the conservation of these vital native bees and a wonderful local family business.

Perfect for drizzling over your morning toast, stirring into your coffee, or simply enjoying by the spoonful. Come and experience the authentic taste of Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🐝🍯

30/06/2026

Everyone says black bees are aggressive.

This is me hedge trimming right in front of a hive of Welsh black bees.

They didn’t care.

That matters, because calm bees don’t happen by accident. They come from selection, patience, and choosing what kind of bees we want in the future.

Are black bees really aggressive, or have people just been selecting the wrong bees?

Gwenyn duon Cymreig. Tawel. Lleol. Heb driniaethau Varroa.

28/07/2025

Out with the bees in great weather. Calm, friendly bees with great hygienic behaviour—dealing with chalkbrood like pros. Even got a bee kiss (and one in the beard)!

I’ve never treated my bees for varroa or used any chemicals—nearly 10 years with strong, healthy bees.

Want to buy bees or honey? Head to Nectarmap.com.
Beekeepers, list your own honey and bees for sale there too!



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Allan gyda’r gwenyn, tywydd anhygoel. Gwenyn mor dawel a chyfeillgar, yn gwneud jobyn gwych o gadw’r nyth yn lân—yn delio â chalkbrood fel wicht! Ges i hyd yn oed gusan gan wenynen (ac un yn y barf!)

Dwi erioed wedi trin fy ngwenyn am varroa na rhoi cemegau arnynt—bron i 10 mlynedd o wenyn cryf ac iach.

Os wyt ti eisiau prynu gwenyn neu fêl, cer i Nectarmap.com.
A gwenynwyr, ti’n gallu rhestru dy fêl a dy wenyn di i’w gwerthu fan’na hefyd!

15/07/2025

Ask anyone selling Buckfast bees and they’ll tell you black bees — especially Welsh Black Bees — are aggressive, swarmy, and hard to manage. But that’s not always true. We put serious effort into breeding calm, hardy bees that don’t need chemical treatments for varroa. Some of our hives can be inspected with no gear at all.

Gofynnwch i unrhyw un sy’n gwerthu gwenyn Buckfast a byddan nhw’n dweud bod gwenyn du – yn enwedig Gwenyn Du Cymreig – yn ffyrnig, yn heidio, ac yn anodd eu trin. Ond dydy hynny ddim yn wir bob tro. Rydyn ni’n bridio gwenyn tawel, cadarn sy’n gallu ymdopi heb driniaethau cemegol yn erbyn varroa. Mae’n bosib archwilio rhai o’n cychod heb unrhyw offer o gwbl.

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