Beekeepers

We are moving all 'member' information and resources to BBKA Learning Online which can be accessed using the above link.
You will need your membership number and postcode to login.

This 'Beekeepers' area will no longer be available from 1st December.

Welcome to the 'Beekeepers' area which contains restricted content specifically for our beekeeping community.
Here you will find a wide range of resources and information to support existing BBKA members and Associations.
Select from the additional menu bar above the banner image.

If you aren't already a BBKA member then you can explore your options to 'Become a Member'

Resources

The BBKA has a series of Special Issues and other resources available to help you learn about bees and beekeeping; all available to purchase from the BBKA shop.

BBKA Guide to Beekeeping - 2nd Edition
BBKA Healthy Hive Guide

Laminates:

Special Issues:

BBKA News - Advanced Husbandry
BBKA News - Colony Management
BBKA News - Communications within the Hive
BBKA News - Feeding Honey Bees
BBKA News - Flower Families for Forage
BBKA News - General Husbandry
BBKA News - Genetics
BBKA News - Honey
BBKA News - Honey Bee Anatomy
BBKA News - Integrated Pest Management
BBKA News - Natural Varroa-Resistant Honey Bees
BBKA News - Pollen
BBKA News - Practical Mead Making
BBKA News - Queen Rearing
BBKA News - Swarming

Latest

Burnt Basque cheesecake with honey-macerated strawberries

Basque cheesecake is a famously simple, creamy, crustless baked cheesecake with a deep brown, almost blackened top.
World Bee Day

Celebrated each year on 20th May.
Dancing Bees

Honey bee dances are amongst the most fascinating aspects of their complex behaviour.
Swarm Collection

Information to help identify what type of bees you have and who to approach for help and further information. The BBKA can only help with swarms of honey bees.

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.
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.
Identify & Report Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet

How to identify if the insect in front of you is a 'Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet' and details of how to report any sightings.
Log in information
What bee is this?
Bees in Buildings

Information to help those who find themselves with a honey bee colony which has set up home in the structure of a building.
Site search

Site search using a Google Custom Search Engine
Becoming a Beekeeper

Are you interested in taking up the fascinating hobby of beekeeping but don’t know where to start or want to find out what might be involved?
Identification

Information to help identify what type of bee you have and who to approach for help and further information. The BBKA can only help if they are honey bees.
Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Sightings and Incursion Map

Details of sightings with an incursion map.