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 the Chair of the BBKA Research Committee, Pam Hunter [email protected]. 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

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ASIAN HORNET Vespa Velutina nigrithorax CONFERENCE in February - book now

Calendar from National Bee Supplies helps BBKA

A calendar from National Bee Supplies is raising money for the BBKA and may be the perfect Christmas gift for someone you love.

PhD position in honeybee breeding

University of Edinburgh have let us know about a PhD opportunity in honeybee breeding for health and production.

Spring Convention Feedback

Feedback from people who attended the 2019 BBKA Spring Convention

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

Log in information

Should I keep bees?

Keeping bees healthy and productive requires knowledge and skill. Beekeeping is made much easier by belonging to a local Beekeepers Association (BKA), where you should be given advice, tuition and support.

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

Honey bees are the only insect which makes food that is harvested by humans. Honey is hailed as and used by humans as a super-food because of its rich antibacterial properties, which has helped to boost the immune systems of those who take it in its raw form for thousands of years.

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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