Asian Hornet Week 2020 6-10 September We are asking everyone to be vigilant in looking out for this alien species, the Asian Hornet, Vespa velutina. This hornet could decimate our pollinators including our honey bees, it is important to have everyone actively looking for it. Follow the BBKA on social media and share the Asian…
In light of the recent importation row BBKA would like to reiterate our statement on imported bees. You are reminded of the BBKA’s position of discouraging the importation of queen bees and packages from outside the UK. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves both of the origin of bees offered for sale and the regulations on…
Trustees The BBKA was founded in 1874 and originally brought together some 26 county beekeeping associations, not to replicate their work, but to be in a stronger position to represent their interests at government level and to facilitate a nationwide educational structure supported by a common examination process. Currently we run as an umbrella to…
Winter Survival Survey 2021 Please use the following link to access the BBKA Winter Survival Survey https://forms.gle/D49RppfNYdqkpDpE9 The survey period is from 1st October 2020 until 1st April 2021. Don’t complete the survey form before the 1st April but please do return it before the 30th April.
The dates for the 2021 Spring Convention are 16-18 April. The BBKA Spring Convention – An Armchair Event The Spring Convention 2021 will be an on-line ‘virtual’ event Speakers include: Keith Delaplane (USA), Steve Pernal (Canada) and from the UK – Steve Martin, Celia Davis, Nicola Bradbear, Marin Anastasov, Jane Medwell, Rinke Vinkenoog, Colin Pavey,…
Buy tech gifts, bee jewellery, bee hotels and more through the gift shop to donate to the BBKA Click on the image below to visit the new National Bee Supplies website which hosts our gifts: For Books about beekeeping and other BBKA Educational materials Go to this link: BBKA webshop -ends_
Junior Certificate Under 18 and want to test your beekeeping knowledge? Then this could be the one for you The Junior certificate consists of 4 elements 10 minutes of oral questions Present your beekeeping diary Further information click Basic Assessment To take the Basic Assessment you should have managed at least one colony of bees…
Honey Bee Breeding Certificate A practical assessment to promote the skills required to improve stocks of local bees. A new certificate introduced for 2018 as part of the BBKA’s work to promote the use and improvement of local bees amongst its members. The assessment is equally applicable to honey bee breeders who work alone and…
Honey Bee Health Certificate A practical assessment suitable for members who wish to advance beyond their Basic Assessment A new assessment available from 2018 to help beekeepers who have already passed their Basic Assessment acquire some of the skills needed at the General Husbandry level. Aims To encourage beekeepers who have been awarded the BBKA…
Research Grant Title: Prey Spectrum of Asian Hornets Research Grant Period: September 2020 to December 2022 Grantee: University of Exeter Prof J.L. Osborne, Prof C.R. Tyler, Dr P.J. Kennedy, Dr J. Poidatz 1st quarter Report The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina nigrothorax) is an invasive non-native predator, of bees and others insects, that is rapidly spreading across parts of Europe…
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