Represent the views of beekeepers all over the UK

We have representatives on the Bee Health Advisory Forum

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Remembering

On this page we remember beekeepers who have made a difference.
Winter Colony Survival Survey 2019/20

The BBKA's Winter Colony Survival Survey 2019/20 is on the website. Gives us all a picture of your winter losses and why and takes just a few minutes to complete.
Temporary Office Closure March 2020

The BBKA office is closing from 24/3/2020 for the next three weeks. Orders made after this will not be processed until staff return to the office.
Tending Hives during Covid-19

Bees are livestock and must be tended says BBKA chair Anne Rowberry who is working with Defra. See latest statement here.

Lecturers & Speakers

Enhance your meeting and extend your educational programme by booking a specialist beekeeping speaker. The specialisms of the speakers are listed within
Fund Research

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. We can only help if they are honeybees.
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
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How do I become a beekeeper?

Keeping bees healthy and productive requires knowledge and skill. Beekeeping is made much easier by belonging to a local Beekeepers Association (BKA), where you should be given advice, tuition and support.
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

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

Honey bees are the only insect which makes food that is harvested by humans. Honey is hailed as and used by humans as a super-food because of its rich antibacterial properties, which has helped to boost the immune systems of those who take it in its raw form for thousands of years.
Asian Hornet Traps

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