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BBKA Chair Anne Rowberry says Thanks for Successful Asian Hornet Week

BBKA Chair Anne Rowberry says thanks for a successful Asian Hornet Week in which we liaised with the NBU to give out lots of information on how to spot these non-native insects.
Honey research after the Notre Dame cathedral fire

The fire at Notre Dame attracted a lot of attention, and concern about the building and the bees. Research following the lead rain after the Notre Dame cathedral fire shows how honey bee colonies map this contamination
Lead rain after the Notre Dame cathedral fire

The fire at Notre Dame attracted a lot of attention, and concern about the building and the bees. Research following the lead rain after the Notre Dame cathedral fire shows how honey bee colonies map this contamination
BBKA YouTube Practical beekeeping Videos

The BBKA have a YouTube Channel available where there is a playlist dedicated to practical beekeeping videos. These are short clips designed to explain and help you with your beekeeping.

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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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
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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