Members News

Reaction to MAQs Strips

Please exercise precaution if using MAQs strips this AutumnRead more

Calling all Beekeepers in Oxfordshire, Kent and Berkshire! Want to contribute to agrochemical research looking at the impacts of chemicals on honeybees? Accepting applications for field trials now! (All you have to do is agree to the project having the use of a couple of your hives). This work will be paid.Read more

Please complete your Honey Survey here online now

https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=153557070585 (Clickable link contained within blog post)Read more

BBKA IS GIFTED STYLISH NEW INFORMATION POD ABOUT HONEYBEES

BBKA has been given a stylish, modern, walkway with information boards about bees and beekeeping. The Bee Pod is in the shape of a hexagon and has speakers and spaces for flowers to be displayed.Read more

Schools Project

To complement the articles featured in BBKA News this month we have some guidance to Branches and Associations taking on school members between now and the next ADM.Read more

Calling all beekeepers! Join our honey monitoring scheme

The UK’s beekeepers are being asked to support an innovative scheme that could provide a better understanding of the factors that impact on the size and health of honeybee populations, and on honey yields.Read more

BBKA Adopt a Beehive

Adopt a Beehive going from strength to strength.Read more

Honey Bee Colony Losses spring 2018

In the last decade, elevated losses of western honey bee colonies have been observed, mainly in Europe and North America, but the underlying causes still remain unclear. COLOSS now invites you to fill in the questionnaire for 2018.Read more

Honey Week Oct 22nd - 28th 2018

National Honey Week 22nd – 28th 2018. The BBKA celebrates National Honey in the last week of October, to celebrate the unique, natural substance, honey.Read more

Asian Hornet Guidance from our Newton Abbot branch

Be part of/lead a surveillance team from Branch members. (See www.ahat.co.uk for details of aims) - Updates from Devon and the latest DEFRA consultation documentRead more

Bees in Schools

Local branches and associations are the key to nurturing a new generation of beekeepers. Without local level encouragement and assistance, our plan to inspire schools, youth and community groups and the wider public cannot succeed.Read more

Schools' Pack - first 100 £25!

Please have a look at our new Schools' Pack available from the 13th April.Read more

Latest

2 Asian Hornets found in 2 days at Dungeness in Kent

It's just been confirmed that two Asian Hornets have been found in Dungeness in Kent. One on ivy in someone's garden - the other was found at the Dungeness Bird Observatory.

Defra Minister praises beekeepers for raising alarm about Asian Hornets

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State responsible for Rural Affairs and Biosecurity, Lord Gardiner, has written to BBKA President Margaret Murdin to thank the BBKA for raising awareness about Asian Hornets. 6 nests have been destroyed since 2016 & most were identified by vigilant beekeepers.

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Jersey has found 52 Asian Hornet nests so far

The island of Jersey has found, destroyed or prevented 52 Asian Hornet nests so far this year with almost equal numbers of them in trees and buildings.

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.

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.

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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...