Congratulations to our members who received awards for their module and practical BBKA exams. If you are interested in joining our certified beekeepers, speak to Val, our Education Secretary.
Barnsley Beekeepers Host an Inspiring Talk on the Miller Method of Queen Rearing
On a lively evening at the Barnsley Beekeepers Association, members were treated to an engaging and insightful presentation by Master Beekeeper Dave Bonner. Speaking on the Miller Method of Queen Rearing combined with the use of a cloake board, Dave shared his wealth of experience, offering practical techniques and invaluable…
March Beekeeping Update
Listen. Can you hear that? It’s the sound of the beekeeping season creeping ever closer. A tentative hum on the mildest days, the odd forager appearing at the entrance with pollen-laden legs, and—if you’re lucky—the first real glimpses of spring activity inside the hive as you top-up feed or peer…
New study published using NBU annual husbandry data
A new study examining data from the National Bee Unit’s annual husbandry survey to better understand Varroa treatment practices throughout the UK has just been published. Thomas O’Shea-Waller from the University of Exeter along with colleagues from Newcastle University and Fera Science Ltd assess the relative importance of treatment adherence,…
Yellow-legged hornet 2025 rolling update
Please report sightings of Yellow-legged hornets (YLH), also known as Asian hornets, on this online form or download the free Asian hornet Watch app for Apple devices or android devices. As of 05/02/2025: 1 credible yellow-legged hornet sighting has been reported in the UK in 2025. 0 nests have been found.…
Protecting the Purity of British Honey: Why This Petition Matters
The sweet world of honey—a product synonymous with purity, nature, and hard work—is under threat. Recent revelations have highlighted a serious issue in the UK market: honey adulteration. This involves the dilution or substitution of genuine honey with cheaper sugar syrups and other substances. For British beekeepers and honey lovers,…
The B4 Project: Sustainable Beekeeping – A Future Without Imports
Join the B4 Symposium 2025: Protect native bees, tackle honey bee imports, and promote sustainable, locally adapted beekeeping. #B4Project
System Downtime
We are currently making improvements to our inbound correspondence system, messages sent to may not be received during this time. We endeavour to be back online as soon possible, please accept our apologies for any disruption caused. If you would like to contact us during this time, please call…
Update on the small hive beetle in Italy
Small hive beetle found in Sicily The small hive beetle (SHB), Aethina tumida, is a bee hive pest native to sub-Saharan Africa. The SHB has been accidentally introduced into many countries across the globe, including the USA, Canada, Australia, China and many countries in Latin America. SHB was found in Calabria…
Updated content: Foulbrood advisory leaflet
Our ‘Foulbrood disease of honey bees’ advisory leaflet has been updated. European foulbrood and American foulbrood are the main focus of this leaflet, as they are statutory notifiable diseases in the UK, and must be reported to the NBU. Recognising the signs of these diseases is particularly important for all…