Research

BBKA Funds available for University and Institute based Research projects and PhDs only

We consider wide ranging topics which have a benefit to bees and beekeeping. These might include bee behaviour, bee husbandry, pollination, forage or the environment. Please contact Pam Hunter. Applications are received on a rolling basis for panel meetings throughout the year.

Research - news and updates

Research updates throughout the year. Appeals from researchers and partner organisations bulletin Read more

Research funded in 2018

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

Research funded in 2017

The BBKA gave it's research fund over to one major project in 2017 Read more

Latest

Well done Heron Hill in Kendal!

We are so proud of this beekeeping school. Have a watch to get seriously inspired!

Bees Needs Week

One of the world's most famous shopping destinations in London, Carnaby Street will be renamed Carnabee Street for Bees Needs Week this year 8-14 July on now!

First Asian hornet of 2019 found in Hampshire

The first Asian Hornet of 2019 on UK mainland has been found in New Milton in Hampshire close to the New Forest.

Record low level of winter losses of honeybees

The annual survey carried out by the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA ) to measure winter survival of honeybees shows that losses at 8.5% are at their lowest since the current survey programme was started in 2007/08.

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. We can only help if they are honeybees.

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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