Beekeepers

Welcome to the 'Beekeepers' area which contains restricted content specifically for our beekeeping community.
Here you will find a wide range of resources and information to support existing BBKA members and Associations.
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If you aren't already a BBKA member then you can explore your options to 'Become a Member'

BBKA News - Special Issue Series

All BBKA News Special Issues are available from the shop together with our laminated sheets. All prices include postage and packing.

Bulk orders of ten or more copies qualify for a price reduction. Click here for order form.

Please email completed order forms to [email protected] and we will get back to you to confirm total cost including postage and packing. Payment can be made by bank transfer or by card over the phone and a receipt will be sent with the parcel.

Latest

BBKA Zoom Talks

Next talk: 'Beekeepers' Question Time' Tuesday 17th September 2024
September

September is a turning point. It’s a time to slow down after a busy season and an opportunity to take stock and make those final winter preparations. By next month nature is largely in the driving seat!
Nigella’s Honeyed Tarte Tatin

"My Honeyed Tarte Tartin celebrates the gloriousness of British honey"; Nigella Lawson
Margaret Johnson

One of the founder members of Meridian Beekeepers' Association along with her husband Alan.

Lecturers & Speakers

Enhance your meeting and extend your educational programme by booking a specialist beekeeping speaker.
Medicine Administration Record

Template for recording the purchase, administration and disposal of medicines.
Natasha's Law and Honey

Information about Natasha's Law
Authorised Bee Medicines

Information on how to find the most up to date list of authorised Bee Medicines from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.
BBKA Leaflets

BBKA Leaflets for pocket-guide Beekeeper learning information and for shows.
BBKA Hive keeping record system

Example of a hive record sheet.
BeeConnected spray alert

BeeConnected - aims to help the communication between beekeepers and farmers
Beekeeping Legislation

As a responsible Beekeeper one has a duty of care to insects we care for and the people who are in our community. Every Beekeeper should be familiar with Bee Pest and Diseases Control Orders 2006 for England and Wales.
BBKA Honey Show Judges

Contact list for Honey Show Judges
Important Organisations for Beekeepers

Links to important beekeeping organisations.

Find Beekeeping Near You

Please use our BBKA map to find branches and members who can help you on your way to becoming a beekeeper.
Swarm Collection

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 a local Swarm Collector

If the bees have been identified as honey bees you can enter your postcode to find our nearest volunteer swarm collectors.
Honeybee Swarms

Further information about honey bee swarms together with photos of beautiful honey bees in swarms. It is hoped this page will help members of the public recognise honey bee swarms and then use our swarm map to find a beekeeper to collect the honey bees!
What bee is this?

What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them.
Learn the craft of beekeeping

Find your local BBKA branch.
Log in information
Identify & Report Asian Hornet

How to identify if the insect in front of you is an Asian Hornet together with details of how to report any potential sightings. Also, further information about how to monitor for Asian Hornet activity in your area.
Site search

Site search using a Google Custom Search Engine
How many eyes does a bee have?