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BeeBase - NBU registration scheme

Why all beekeepers should join BeeBase - the National Bee Unit's registration scheme Read more

Bee and Bee

Have space available to house a hive? Have good forage and plants you'd like to pollinate? Read more

BBKA News and Media

BBKA News is a high quality monthly magazine, with a circulation of more than 26K every month, devoted to beekeepers and the honeybee. Read more

Forum Information

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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

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