Researchers will Study the Impact of Air Pollution on Honeybees

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Urgent Appeal to Write to your MP

Our Chair Anne Rowberry has made an urgent appeal to members to write to their MP supporting an amendment to the Environment Bill which would protect pollinators from pesticides.
Asian Hornet nest found at Ascot

NBU inspectors have been able to track hornets back to a nest in Ascot and destroy it.
First Confirmed UK Sighting of Asian Hornet in 2021

BREAKING NEWS: DEFRA says that a confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet has been made in Berkshire.
Winners of 2021 Photo Competition

Winners of the 2021 Photo Competition announced for all three categories.

Prey Spectrum of Asian Hornets

University of Exeter is investigating the prey spectrum of Asian Hornets and has reported back on the first quarter of their work.
Urban bee research Northumbria University 2019

In this study we focus on honeybees and other pollinators in an urban landscape. The central point of the study are the Grey Street
Research - Honeybee Entrance Monitor System

Honeybee Entrance Monitor System research by Cwyn Solvi – Queen Mary University of London. The main aim of this project was to develop an entrance monitoring system that can track individual honeybees entering and exiting their hive
Online data base of pollinator interactions

Update from Dr Nicholas Balfour and colleagues at Sussex University who were recipients of funding from BBKA in 2018 for an unusual and interesting project on building an online data base of pollinator interactions.
Posh Bee Survey July-November

The PoshBee project has produced a short survey for beekeepers and growers trying to attract pollinators.
Posh Bee Research 2020 update

The BBKA supports the Posh Bee Project which aims to determine the effects of chemicals on the health of honeybees, bumblebees and solitary bees
Research funded in 2019

Research updates. Appeals from researchers and partner organisations bulletin
Research funded in 2018

BBKA has funded four new projects in 2018 and these cover a wide range of types of work.
Research funded in 2017

The BBKA gave it's research fund over to one major project in 2017

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
What bee is this?

What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them.
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Honeybee Swarms

A collection of photos of honeybee swarms. Some photos of beautiful honeybees in swarms. It is hoped this page will help the public recognise honeybee swarms and then use the swarm map to find a beekeeper to collect the honeybees!
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? - books that will help
Gardening for bees

We could all do more to plant our gardens for our hungry honeybees.
Identifying Asian Hornet

How to identify an Asian Hornet in three easy steps - a poster you can print - an app you can download
The Asian Hornet

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