Represent the views of beekeepers all over the UK

We have representatives on the Bee Health Advisory Forum

We advise government on the National Pollinator's Strategy

We are members of CONBA

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International Meeting of Young Beekeepers 2019 - call out!

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First Asian Hornet of 2019

The first Asian Hornet of 2019 has been found in the British Isles. A foundress queen hornet emerged from hibernation at St Heliers Bay on the island of Jersey.
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John Canning - Governance, Research and Communications Committees

Lecturers & Speakers

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Funding

BBKA welcome applications for University Research project funding in 2019 and 2020. Applications for funds of approximately £5000 -£10,000 are invited
Courses and education

Our charity raises the standards of beekeeping through its exam structure
Develop young beekeepers

BBKA works hard to raise the profile of beekeeping amongst young people through its schools programme and Junior certificates to ensure the next generation will be well equipped to do the important work we urgently need to continue
Champion bees

We advise government on their Pollinators Strategy and our network of local beekeeping associations support their communities to improve the environment for honeybees and other pollinators

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.
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

Our charity raises the standards of beekeeping through its exam structure
Adopt a Beehive

Honey bees need your help! Do you want to help honey bees without getting your hands sticky? Adopt A Beehive and you will be supporting vital research into honey bee health, and education into good bee husbandry.
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Should I keep bees?

Bees are a vital instrument in our global food security. Honey is a wonderful natural resource and beekeepers are generally speaking very well balanced and calm people...
The Asian Hornet

If you suspect you have sighted an Asian Hornet please find more information here about what to do next!
Gardening for bees

With the National Pollinators Strategy in full swing we could all do more to plant our gardens in optimisation for our hungry honeybees.
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Asian Hornet Traps

News from the Government about the best traps to help catch and identify Asian Hornets over the coming season

Adopt a Beehive

Honey bees need your help! Do you want to help honey bees without getting your hands sticky? Adopt A Beehive and you will be supporting vital research into honey bee health, and education into good bee husbandry. Read more