The England Apiculture Programme for 2025-2028 has been published on BeeBase. The programme provides measures to support beekeepers and bee farmers by training events on bee health and husbandry practices as well as improving identification of pests and diseases through hive-side advisory inspections. The programme is delivered by APHA’s National…
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‘Starting Right with Bees’ advisory leaflet updated
Our advisory leaflet ‘Starting Right with Bees’ has been updated. This leaflet describes the basics of beekeeping for new beekeepers or for those who are considering taking up the craft. It provides a clear, jargon-free introduction into the basic biology and management of honey bee colonies and provides plenty of…
Dear Barnsley Council
We are writing to you with love — for bees, for blossoms, and for Barnsley.
Pollinators are the pulse of our planet, and Barnsley has the power to help them thrive. From back gardens to bus stops, from schoolyards to roundabouts, we have the tools — and the heart — to reimagine our borough as a pollinator paradise.
With the right plants, a little patience, and a commitment to growing not mowing, we can transform even the smallest patches of green into vital habitat for bees, butterflies and hoverflies. Let’s give power to the flowers — not just in May, but all spring long.
Join us in creating a blooming brilliant Barnsley.
Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus: Understanding, Identifying, and Managing the Threat to Our Bees
Insights from Professor Giles Budge, Newcastle University As the beekeeping community grows more aware of Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus (CBPV), this disease has become an increasing concern for both amateur and professional beekeepers across the UK. Thanks to the valuable research led by Professor Giles Budge and his team at…
Varroa Destructor: What Every UK Beekeeper Needs to Know
Understanding the Threat and Taking Action to Protect Our Bees Varroa destructor — a name that sends a chill through every beekeeper’s spine. This tiny, reddish-brown mite has become one of the most serious threats to honey bee colonies in England, Scotland, and Wales. Since its arrival in the UK…
European Foulbrood (EFB)
Understanding the disease, its spread, and how to protect your bees Based on the YouTube video By Colin Pavey When it comes to brood diseases, European Foulbrood (EFB) is one that no beekeeper can afford to ignore. A serious and notifiable disease, EFB can quietly take hold in your hives…
Planting for Pollinators in Barnsley: A Beekeeper’s Guide to a Buzzing Garden
Looking to plant for pollinators? 🌿
Elaine’s top 10 includes Oregano, Catmint, and Eryngium.
🌈 Stick to blues, purples, yellows & whites for maximum buzz! #BeeFriendly #BarnsleyGardens #PollinatorParadise
Hive Count 2024 – Results
Over 9,500 beekeepers updated their details on BeeBase during the 2024 hive count compared to over 8,500 in 2023. The 2024 hive count produced a figure of 252,647 colonies in the UK. This is slightly higher than the 2023 figure of 252,577. Responses indicated there was a decrease of 0.2…
BeeBase e-learning module update
The e-learning module is now online again. To access it please log in using your BeeBase username and password. If you would like to complete the course but are not registered with BeeBase, please go to our registration page.
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