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Bees & Beekeeping

Find out fascinating facts about bees and how to garden for them. Seen a bee you cannot identify? - we have a guide to them & how to become a beekeeper.

What bee is this?

What bee is this?

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

Published: 1st April, 2022

Updated: 9th June, 2022

Author: diane drinkwater

Becoming a Beekeeper

Becoming a Beekeeper

Are you interested in taking up the fascinating hobby of beekeeping but don’t know where to start or want to find out what might be involved? Read more

Published: 28th September, 2021

Updated: 21st June, 2022

Author: Erica Challis

Are Disabilities Barriers to Beekeeping?

Are Disabilities Barriers to Beekeeping?

Article by Zec Richardson, BBKA Direct Member, taken from September 2021 issue of BBKA News. Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2021

Updated: 2nd December, 2021

Author: Erica Challis

BBKA YouTube Practical beekeeping Videos

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. Read more

Published: 15th September, 2020

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Author: diane drinkwater

How do I become a beekeeper?

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 Read more

Published: 4th August, 2020

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author:

Gardening for bees

Gardening for bees

We could all do more to plant our gardens for our hungry honeybees. Read more

Published: 20th April, 2020

Updated: 23rd June, 2022

Author:

Do Honeybees sleep?

Do Honeybees sleep?

In 1983 a researcher called Walter Kaiser recorded his bees asleep - it was the first record of sleep in an inverterbrate. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2019

Updated: 23rd September, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

What's in the hive?

What's in the hive?

At the height of summer, a beehive contains a full colony of honeybees of three types, a queen, female worker bees and male drones. So who can sting you and why do they do it? Read more

Published: 21st October, 2019

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

How far does a bee fly & how does it navigate?

How far does a bee fly & how does it navigate?

Bees fly an astonishing distance every day but how fast do they go and how do they navigate? Read more

Published: 17th October, 2019

Updated: 23rd September, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

What other things do bees make besides honey?

What other things do bees make besides honey?

Honeybees make lots of products beside honey - some to feed their babies and their queen and provide them with snug homes. Some to keep diseases out of the hive. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2019

Updated: 23rd September, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

Honey

Honey

Questions and answers about honey. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2019

Updated: 29th September, 2021

Author: Deleted User

Pests and diseases

Pests and diseases

Imagine having a bug the size of a dinner plate on your back, which bores a hole in your flesh. Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2017

Updated: 14th June, 2021

Author: Deleted User

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  • Honey Labelling Petition

    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

    Memorial Event

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

  • Identification

    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

    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!

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  • Swarm removal

    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

    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

    Courses and education

    Our charity raises the standards of beekeeping through its exam structure

  • What bee is this?

    What bee is this?

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

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  • Honeybee Swarms

    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

    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?

    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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  • How many eyes does a bee have?

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