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Research funded in 2018

BBKA has funded four new projects in 2018 and these cover a wide range of types of workRead more

Research funded in 2017

As part of our charitable aims, we help fund honey bee research in the UK to help further understand what measurements must be put in place to protect the future of our cherished bees.Read more

Funding

BBKA welcome applications for grant funding in 2019 and 2020. Applications for funds of approximately £5000 -£10,000 are invited.Read more

Latest

BBKA ask Public to Plant for Pollinators on National Honeybee Awareness Day

The British Beekeepers Association ( BBKA) which represents more than 25,000 beekeepers is celebrating National Honeybee Awareness Day on August 18th by asking the public to make sure they plant for pollinators.

Very successful BBKA stand at BBC Countryfile Live

The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) stand at BBC Countryfile Live show had more than 25,000 visitors over the 4 days of the event.

Beehives needed for exciting new study

The PoshBee study is looking at the exposure of honeybees to a range of chemicals and the impact it may have on their health. They are going to need 30 hives in two areas, Kent and Berkshire or Oxfordshire from next spring.

Asian Hornet Week

In preparation for the Asian Hornet Week, 10th - 16th September, all beekeepers, Asian Hornet Action Teams (AHAT) and local BKAs could prepare by being able to identify an Asian Hornet and reading the Asian Hornet Guidance Notes that are available on the BBKA website

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...

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 Pollinator’s Strategy in full swing we could all do more to plant our gardens in optimisation for our hungry honeybees.

Wasp and Hornet traps

News from the Government about the best traps to help catch and identify Asian Hornets over the coming season

Swarm Collectors

The online facility at www.bbka.org.uk is a list of BBKA/Association members who are willing to be contacted by members of the general public in the event of them having a problem with a swarm of honey bees.

Adopt a Beehive