Swarms of honey bees
BBKA gives guidance on what the public can do to help
Press Releases & Statements
Press Officer Gill Maclean: 
gill.maclean@bbka.org.uk 
07557 121758
Further update on neonicotinoids
BBKA continues to work hard to ensure that the interests of honey bees are a high priority.
Further statement on EU Vote
BBKA continues to have serious concerns.
EU vote on the neonicotinoid group of pesticides
The BBKA awaits with interest the outcome of the EU vote on the neonicotinoid group of pesticides.
BBKA Spring Convention
The nation’s beekeepers return to Shropshire for the BBKA Spring Convention
Response to the EAC report
BBKA response to the EAC Report on Pollinators and Pesticides
Update on neonicotinoids
News from Session of the Council of Europe - Agriculture and Fisheries
EFSA report
BBKA response to EFSA report of 16 Jan
Defra Consultation
Defra has today begun a consultation on new measures to help beekeepers and improve bee health. The BBKA welcomes this consultation.
British Honey Harvest Devastated by Poor Weather
BBKA 2012 Honey Survey highlights 72% drop in average yield to just 8 lbs per hive
Update on neonicotinoids
In recent months a number of research papers have been published which suggest that neonicotinoid insecticides can have sub-lethal effects on bees. In addition some interested organisations have called for a ban or suspension on the use of neonicotinoids.
The BBKA’s position has been to press the government and its regulatory agencies to review this research work and if necessary to make changes to the approvals covering the use of neonicotinoids as soon as possible.
New beekeeping book is first endorsed by the BBKA
‘The BBKA Guide to Beekeeping’ by Dr Ivor Davis, NDB and Roger Cullum-Kenyon published today by Bloomsbury
Fashion Supports Honey Bees
BBKA to share profits from sale of limited edition Cinderela B bracelets
The BBKA, the UK’s leading organisation supporting honey bees and beekeepers, is to receive half the profits from the sale of limited edition, Liberty print, bee charm bracelets designed and made by London based British designer label Cinderela B.
BBKA members report increased winter-losses for 2011.12
BBKA publishes the results of its latest survey of members into the survival of honey bee colonies in England between October 2011 and March 2012
Re new research into Varroa by Martin et al
BBKA helps beekeepers to keep better records
BBKA helps beekeepers to keep better records - BBKA and Veterinary Medicines Directorate launch a Bee Medicines Record Card
Re EFSA release
EFSA reviews studies on some pesticides and bee health.
Full EFSA statement is available here.
Swarm season starts: bees just doing what comes naturally - don't panic!
The nation's beekeepers will soon be swarming to Shropshire for the BBKA Spring Convention
The nation's beekeepers will soon be swarming to Shropshire for the BBKA Spring Convention
Re further research on neonicotinoid pesticides and bees
The BBKA reiterates its call for an urgent review of all the available data on the effects of neonicotinoid pesticides on bees.
BBKA launches pollination dating
The BBKA unveiled its pollination dating service at the Edible Garden Show today.
Farmers, smallholders, allotment holders and gardeners to benefit from more abundant crops.
Update 2 on EU ruling on pollen in honey
Further update
Honey Harvest Hit by Weather
Results of 2011 honey survey
Update on EU ruling on pollen in honey
Further statement
EU Court of Justice Ruling on pollen in honey
EU Court of Justice Ruling on pollen in honey
Himalayan Balsam