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.
Select from the additional menu bar above the banner image.

If you aren't already a BBKA member then you can explore your options to 'Become a Member'

Medicine Administration Record

Click here for a template to use for recording the purchase, administration and disposal of medicines.

Beekeepers are required to keep records for a minimum of 5 years under the Veterinary Medicine Regulations.

For further information: www.vmd.defra.gov.uk

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.
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.
BBKA News - Special Issue Series

The BBKA has created a special issue series for beekeepers of all levels. These are must reads for whatever stage of beekeeping you are currently at.

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.
Log in information
Site search

Site search using a Google Custom Search Engine
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?