An Asian Hornet has been found by a member of the public in a cauliflower in Bury in Lancashire. The finding has been confirmed by the Non Native Species Secretariat (NNSS). Read more
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European Food Standards Authority (EFSA) has released its peer review of 1500 studies looking at whether neonicotinoids harm honeybees, bumblebees and wild bees. It says the risk is confirmed. British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) still supports EU ban on neonicotinoid pesticides. Read more
If you suspect you have sighted an Asian Hornet please find more information here about what to do next! Read more
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Beekeepers are often approached about winged, flying creatures, especially in the spring and summer period, when they are their most active simply working and are no cause for alarm.
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Not only do our bees help provide the honey, propolis and beeswax, they also help to keep us all fed and watered! Dress like a bee and send us a video of your best waggle dance! #worldbeedaybbka Read more
As part of our vision we are developing plans to revamp our Apiary with the intention to become a flagship learning centre for local schoolchildren and community groups. Read more
Beekeeping and all its associated tasks give us a reason to slow down and take stock, inevitably leading to an increased sense of wellbeing. Watching the bees work and planting a garden to increase their forage, inspecting the hives and drawing and enjoying the honey are just a few reasons that their bees give beekeepers a heightened sense of calm and feeling of inner peace. Read more
The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is disappointed to hear of the first confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet in 2018. We are grateful for the sharp eyes of a member of the public who spotted it and hope continued vigilance will keep the Asian Hornet threat to honeybees at bay. Read more