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Adopt a beehive - update Feb 2019
International Meeting of Young Beekeepers 2019 - call out!

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First Asian Hornet of 2019

The first Asian Hornet of 2019 has been found in the British Isles. A foundress queen hornet emerged from hibernation at St Heliers Bay on the island of Jersey.
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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.
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
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Should I keep bees?

Bees are a vital instrument in our global food security. Honey is a wonderful natural resource and beekeepers are generally speaking very well balanced and calm people...
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

With the National Pollinators Strategy in full swing we could all do more to plant our gardens in optimisation for our hungry honeybees.
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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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