National Hive Count 2020

Animal & Plant Health Agency

The National Bee Unit (NBU) is urging beekeepers to please not forget this year’s Hive Count!

To update your BeeBase record, click on the link https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/beebase/secure/beekeeper/hiveCensus.cfm and submit your response by 31st December 2020. It is important that you update your record, even if this is to confirm that you currently have no colonies.

If you have any further questions, please visit the Hive Count page on BeeBase or contact us at [email protected]

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