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. Read more
Calling all local BBKA Branch Associations - we need your feedback! Read more
Bees are livestock and must be tended says BBKA chair Anne Rowberry who is working with Defra. See latest statement here. Read more
BBKA welcomes it's newest Patron, Jimmy Doherty. Read more
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The latest school to be awarded BBKA Beacon School status. Read more
Details of how to access our Online Learning Platform and what information is available. Read more
This recipe showcases British apples at their best and is a great alternative to the usual pies and crumbles. Read more
Three easy steps to identify if the insect in front of you is an Asian Hornet and details of how to report any potential sightings. Read more
Beginners and Intermediate Courses for 2024 now available on the shop. Read more
Available to purchase now. Read more
The British Beekeepers' Association celebrate National Honey Day on 21st October each year. Read more
Diane's recipe for a honey celebration cake for those special occasions and for any other time that you can't resist baking a fabulous cake! Read more
Please use our BBKA map to find branches and members who can help you on your way to becoming a beekeeper. Read more
A most respected beekeeper, exhibitor, speaker and so much more. Read more
The Asian Hornet is a highly aggressive predator which poses a significant threat to honey bees and other pollinators in the UK. Read more
At the 2023 ADM a proposition was passed requiring the BBKA to “seek to encourage the development of sustainability in all aspects of beekeeping”. Read more
It is crucial any possible sightings are reported so experts can take quick and effective action to eradicate Asian hornets. Details of how to report potential sightings. Read more
Details of recent sightings together with an incursion map. Updated 18th November 2023 Read more
Resources about Asian hornets to download and share. Read more
Answers to some frequently asked questions about what happens when an Asian Hornet nest is found. Updated 18th October 2023. Read more
All BBKA Associations are asked to select a team of members who have taken the Asian Hornet Team Exercise. This team will assist with local requests for help in identifying Asian Hornets. Read more
This year Asian Hornet week took on new urgency as we aim to raise awareness of the Asian hornet, aid identification and show the importance of reporting sightings. Read more
Simple actions every BBKA member needs to do right now! Read more
Are you interested in taking up the fascinating hobby of beekeeping but don’t know where to start or want to find out what might be involved? Read more
Honey bees are remarkable insects in many different ways and here are just a few facts that help to make them so special. Read more
We could all do more to plant our gardens for our hungry honeybees. Read more
At the height of summer, a beehive contains a full colony of honey bees of three types; a queen, female worker bees and male drones. Read more