Practical beekeeping Videos

There are videos about Asian hornets, a message from patron Jimmy Doherty, and a collection of other videos.

There are a few short videos of practical beekeeping help listed below. This video set will be added to, so please subscribe to the YouTube Channel.

Inspecting a hive including use of hive tool, smoker

IMYB - 2024

The BBKA team for 2024 has been chosen following the recent selection day. The team will be travelling to Dubai in December.
BBKA joins the European Beekeeping Association

This provides a good opportunity for the BBKA to work alongside its counterparts on areas of mutual interest.
Swarm Collection
Celebrating 150 Years!

The British Beekeepers’ Association is thrilled and delighted to celebrate 150 years in 2024!

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
Identify & Report Asian Hornet

How to identify if the insect in front of you is an Asian Hornet together with details of how to report any potential sightings. Also, further information about how to monitor for Asian Hornet activity in your area.
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How many eyes does a bee have?