Importation of Bees

The British Beekeepers Association discourage the importation of queen bees and colonies from outside the UK. Also bee importations are banned into the Isle of Man.

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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.
Spring Convention 2020

SEE YOU AT THE BBKA SPRING CONVENTION 3,4,5 APRIL 2020
Schools and BBKA

Please have a look here for information on Schools' membership and implications for your local branch.
Updates on pan-European Posh Bee initiative

Pan-European assessment, monitoring, and mitigation Of Stressors on the Health of BEEs

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.
Honey
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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