BBKA Gift Shop

Buy tech gifts, bee jewellery, bee hotels and more through the gift shop to donate to the BBKA

For BBKA Educational materials visit the BBKA webshop

First Asian Hornet Conference Held

The BBKA’s first Asian hornet conference was held on Saturday 8th February 2020 at Myton school in Warwick. Anne Rowberry, chair of the BBKA organised the event.
Spring Convention Accommodation

Information about the accommodation available at the BBKA Spring Convention
30 NGO's including BBKA send Pollinator letter to European Commission

30 non governmental organisations including the British Beekeepers Association have sent a letter to the European Commission asking for urgent action to address the dreadful decline in bees and other pollinators.
Bargains at the Spring Convention

This page details the companies selling bargains at the Spring Convention. If you want to stock up on equipment, from frames to jars or buy a shiny new extractor then the Spring Convention Trade Show is the place to shop!

Apiary and Education

We currently use our Apiary only 10 - 12 days maximum throughout the year to conduct beekeeping exams and assessments. It will become a visitor centre to teach as many people as possible about the magic of bees and pollinators and we need help to achieve it.
Pesticide Alerts

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

We could all do more to plant our gardens 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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