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 Leaflets

BBKA Leaflets to Purchase and/or Download

Order Form for Leaflets

Allotment Beekeeping (L030) The Bees & Wasps in your Garden (L024)

Please download here. Please download here.
Size: A4 3 Fold Edition: 2021 Size: DL 4 Fold Edition: 2021

Ten favourite flowers for small gardens To attract Honey Bees (L025)

Cost: Printed copy available £0.03 each or download here
Size: A4 Both Sides Edition: June 2022

Pocket Guide to the Honey Bee (L028)

Front Cover Back Cover

Cost: £0.25 each Size: A6 30 Pages

These pocket guides are very popular with the public. Several associations tell us they take the booklet to shows and suggest a minimum donation which helps towards the cost of attending the show.

BBKA Leaflets to Download

Neighbours & Siting an Apiary (L011) Getting Started in Beekeeping (L031)

Cost: Please download here Cost: Please download here
Size: DL 4 Fold Edition: June 2012 Size: A4 Both Sides Edition: October 2022

Collecting a Swarm (L004) Managing live bees at Shows (L005)

Cost: Please download here Cost: Please download here
Size: A4 3 Fold Edition: May 2012 Size: A4 3 Fold Edition: May 2012

Beekeeping in Developed & Managed
Environments including Solar Farms (L032) Solar Farm Sites - Points to Consider (L033)

Cost: Please download here Cost: Please download here
Size: A4 double sided Edition: November 2023 Size: A4 single sided Edition: November 2023

Standard & Guidance Notes for Nuclei (L014)

Cost: Please download for free. Size: A4 3 Fold Edition: November 2012

Swarm Control for Beginners - BBKA Swarms Advisory leaflet
Reprinted from the BBKA News

Cost: Please Download for Free Size: A4 Edition 2020

Trees for Bees (L2)
Cost: Please download for free Size: A4 3 Fold Edition: 2007

Shrubs for Bees (L3)
Cost: Please download for free Size: A4 3 fold Edition: 2007

Other Leaflets to Download

BFTB Arable Beginners Bugology / Friends in the Fields / Mosey in the Margins Leaflets

Cost: Please download for free from the 'Back from the Brink' website: https://naturebftb.co.uk/the-projects/colour-in-the-margins/ Size: A4 Edition: November 2020

The World of Bees Info-graphic leaflet

Cost: Please Download for free. Size: A4 Edition 2020

Latest

Swarm Talk

Tuesday 23rd April 2024 7.00pm: a BBKA zoom event on swarming.
Asian Hornet Events

Media Support and Tips for AHAT Teams, Tuesday 30th April 2024, 6.00pm
Andrew Durham Asian Hornet Presentations
Planting 150 Year Anniversary Trees

Sustainability in Beekeeping

At the 2023 ADM a proposition was passed requiring the BBKA to “seek to encourage the development of sustainability in all aspects of beekeeping”.
Branch and Association Resources

Risk assessments, Long Service Certificate, Membership Number Reminder.
Downloadable Resources

Honey campaign resources for use by Area Associations.
School Visit Resources

Resources and information for use by Associations and Branches who visit schools and other community groups to talk about honey bees.
Lecturers & Speakers

Enhance your meeting and extend your educational programme by booking a specialist beekeeping speaker.
BBKA QR Codes

Documents to print and use at shows and events so members of the public can easily access relevant information on BBKA website.
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 Prize Card Templates

Templates to download for use at Honey Shows.

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.
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Site search

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How many eyes does a bee have?
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?