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Wasp and Hornet traps

THE ASIAN YELLOW-LEGGED HORNETS - DON’T FALL INTO THE TRAP! Traps are being put out NOW at a most vulnerable time for many insects. We have been selling traps in good faith but the message from the speakers last weekend at the BBKA Spring Convention was don't use traps so we have withdrawn them from our shop - the traps that we have sold are still good for wasps in the Autumn.
Beekeepers grateful member of public spotted Asian Hornet

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.
First confirmed sighting of Asian Hornet says DEFRA

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).
GDPR

This page contains information relating to the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25th May 2018 and its impact on the BBKA and it's county and local Associations.

Adopt a Beehive

Honey bees need your help! Do you want to help honey bees without getting your hands sticky? Adopt A Beehive with the BBKA and you will be supporting vital research into honey bee health, and education into good bee husbandry. Read more