Beekeepers

Welcome to the 'Beekeepers' area which contains restricted content specifically for our beekeeping community.
Here you will find a wide range of resources and information to support existing BBKA members and Associations.
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If you aren't already a BBKA member then you can explore your options to 'Become a Member'

Beekeeper Events Calendar

BBKA is listing these events as being available for beekeepers in the UK. We do not necessarily endorse the content.

To add your event to this page, please contact us at [email protected] confirming the date, time, and details for sign up.

Latest

Swarm Talk

Tuesday 23rd April 2024 7.00pm: a BBKA zoom event on swarming.
Asian Hornet Events

Media Support and Tips for AHAT Teams, Tuesday 30th April 2024, 6.00pm
Andrew Durham Asian Hornet Presentations
Planting 150 Year Anniversary Trees

BBKA Spring Convention 2024

Held at Harper Adams University, Shropshire TF10 8NB 12th – 14th April 2024
Events Calendar

Please contact us to list your beekeeping association events here!
Beekeeping Courses & Events

Details of courses and events for beekeepers.
World Bee Day Events

World Bee Day is celebrated every year on the 20th May. It is a day when beekeepers raise awareness of the importance of bees and beekeeping and inform the public of beekeeping events where they can learn more about bees!
Prof. Dr. Robert Paxton Lecture

Link now available to watch a recording of this lecture. Viruses are killing our bees: this 'zoom' lecture is an insight into the way they affect bees and the research that has shown their impact on our colonies.

Find Beekeeping Near You

Please use our BBKA map to find branches and members who can help you on your way to becoming a beekeeper.
Swarm Collection

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 a local Swarm Collector

If the bees have been identified as honey bees you can enter your postcode to find our nearest volunteer swarm collectors.
Honeybee Swarms

Further information about honey bee swarms together with photos of beautiful honey bees in swarms. It is hoped this page will help members of the public recognise honey bee swarms and then use our swarm map to find a beekeeper to collect the honey bees!
What bee is this?

What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them.
Learn the craft of beekeeping

Find your local BBKA branch.
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Site search

Site search using a Google Custom Search Engine
How many eyes does a bee have?
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?