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Coronavirus Update October 2020

Updated information from DEFRA about Covid-19
Information about protecting hives from Asian hornets

John Woods, a beekeeper in France, has been in touch with some collated information about muzzles which help protect hives from Asian hornets.
BBKA Talks - Pam Hunter - Evolution of plants and insects

BBKA Talks - with Pam Hunter starting our series of talks for beekeepers.
2020 BBKA Honey Survey is LIVE!

The 2020 BBKA Honey Survey is ready for your answers. Just click the link: https://wh1.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=160092551774

BBKA YouTube Practical beekeeping Videos

The BBKA have a YouTube Channel available where there is a playlist dedicated to practical beekeeping videos. These are short clips designed to explain and help you with your beekeeping.
Members invited to take part in Defra tree survey

DEFRA Tree survey response from BBKA, invitation to members to take part
Remembering

On this page we remember beekeepers who have made a difference.
BBKA Statement on Coronavirus Pandemic

BBKA statement that tells you that you CAN visit your out apiaries during the current strict lockdown because Defra say bees are livestock and like farmers you are expected to keep your livestock healthy.
30 NGOs including BBKA send Pollinator letter to European Commission

30 non governmental organisations including the British Beekeepers Association have sent a letter to the European Commission asking for urgent action to address the dreadful decline in bees and other pollinators.
Congratulations to all those who passed their Basic Assessment in Beekeeping in 2019!

Well done on a fantastic achievement!
Guidance for Schools Membership

Please see the current advice on Schools Membership. We want you to forge relationships with local schools in whichever way you choose. Here you will see what is offered from HQ to support you on your way.
Learning about Asian hornets from Jersey Beekeepers

Mark White of East Dorset Beekeepers has headed to Jersey to learn how to deal with Asian hornets.
First Asian hornet of 2019 found in Hampshire

The first Asian Hornet of 2019 on UK mainland has been found in New Milton in Hampshire close to the New Forest.
Feed the bees - NBU WARNING

Please make sure you read this notification that has been sent out to all beekeepers in the UK

Swarm removal

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. We can only help if they are honeybees.
Find beekeeping near You

Please scroll over our BBKA map to find branches and members who can help you on your way to becoming a beekeeper.
Courses and education

Our charity raises the standards of beekeeping through its exam structure
Log in information
How do I become a beekeeper?

How do I become a beekeeper? - Why you should join a local association? - Where can I find out about courses? - books that will help
The Asian Hornet

If you suspect you have sighted an Asian Hornet please find more information here about what to do next!
Gardening for bees

We could all do more to plant our gardens for our hungry honeybees.
Honey

Honey bees are the only insect which makes food that is harvested by humans. Honey is hailed as and used by humans as a super-food because of its rich antibacterial properties, which has helped to boost the immune systems of those who take it in its raw form for thousands of years.
Asian Hornet Traps

News from the Government about the best traps to help catch and identify Asian Hornets over the coming season
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