Beekeepers

Learning about Asian hornets from Jersey Beekeepers

Mark White of EDBKA is working with the Asian hornet team on the island of Jersey, learning how to track a suspected nest. Mark is actually allergic to stings so will be taking care not to get stung. He will be putting out regular blogs on the East Dorset Beekeepers page and here is the first:

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Honey Labelling Petition

We need the government to overhaul and update the labelling of the honey sold in the UK. Please consider signing this petition and ask your friends to sign it. This effects anyone who buys, sells or eats honey.
Memorial Event

Details of a memorial event which is being organised by the family of Bill & Mary Dartnall.
Identification

Information to help identify what type of bee you have and who to approach for help and further information. The BBKA can only help if they are honey bees.
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!

Identifying Asian Hornet

How to identify an Asian Hornet in three easy steps - a poster you can print - an app you can download
Asian hornet team

A page explaining about the exercise AHT team members are required to take to check that they have the skills to ID Asian hornets and know what they are legally allowed to do.
Asian Hornet Team map

Asian Hornet Team Map for members of the public who suspect they have seen an Asian hornet. The Asian hornet team can help arrange assistance in identifying any suspected Asian hornets. This list is managed by associations and branches.
First Asian Hornet of 2022 Confirmed

The first Asian Hornet of 2022 found on the British mainland has been captured at Felixstowe in Suffolk.
2021 Asian Hornet nests report

The government has produced a report showing that the only nests found last year were the two we reported in Portsmouth and Ascot. Analysis shows that neither were related to a nest the previous year in Hampshire.
Asian Hornet nest found in Portsmouth

November 2021 - an Asian Hornet nest has been found in a built up area of Portsmouth and dealt with by Bee Inspectors.
Asian Hornet nest found at Ascot

October 2021 - NBU inspectors have been able to track hornets back to a nest in Ascot and destroy it.
First Confirmed UK Sighting of Asian Hornet in 2021

BREAKING NEWS: DEFRA says that a confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet has been made in Berkshire.
Winners of 2021 Photo Competition

Winners of the 2021 Photo Competition announced for all three categories.
Asian Hornet Week 2021 Presentations

Presentations for 2021 Asian hornet week

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
What bee is this?

What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them.
Log in information
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!
Identifying Asian Hornet

How to identify an Asian Hornet in three easy steps - a poster you can print - an app you can download
How do I become a beekeeper?

How do I become a beekeeper? - Why you should join a local association? - Where can I find out about courses? - books that will help
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